Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B90 · Solihull
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 134 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 — 206 vs 134 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (89), while West Bromwich has more Burglary (12). 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 134 vs 206 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Burglary. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 206).