Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY2 · Shropshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY4 · Sandwell
360
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 130 vs 360 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Shrewsbury in April 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 130, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shrewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36). 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, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 130 vs 360 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shrewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 360).