Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B64 · Sandwell
224
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 224 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in April 2026 (224 vs 150 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (13), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (27) and Vehicle crime (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 150 vs 224 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 224).