Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B94 · Warwickshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B65 · Sandwell
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Tanworth-in-Arden has less crime — 6 vs 257 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Tanworth-in-Arden in February 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 6, a 42.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tanworth-in-Arden sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (55) and Vehicle crime (14). Tanworth-in-Arden is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Tanworth-in-Arden the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tanworth-in-Arden recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 6 vs 257 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Tanworth-in-Arden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Tanworth-in-Arden saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Tanworth-in-Arden recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 257).