Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B65 · Sandwell
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 162 vs 257 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in February 2026 — 257 vs 162 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 162 vs 257 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 257).