Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B38 · Birmingham
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 135 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Tees Grove recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 — 246 vs 135 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tees Grove sees higher rates of Public order (20), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (14). 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 Tees Grove — 135 vs 246 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Tees Grove is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Tees Grove saw higher rates of Public order while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 246).