Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B70 · Sandwell
455
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 162 vs 455 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Redditch in February 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 162, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27) and Shoplifting (16), while West Bromwich has more Public order (46) and Vehicle crime (42). 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 455 incidents. That is 64% 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 and Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 455).