Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B92 · Solihull
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 135 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 146 and 135 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (11). 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 135 vs 146 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 146).