Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 135 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 — 222 vs 135 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41) and Public order (21), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (14) and 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 Tamworth — 135 vs 222 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Tamworth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Tamworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 222).