Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B38 · Birmingham
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B68 · Sandwell
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Tees Grove has less crime — 246 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Tees Grove and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 246 and 262 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tees Grove sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29) and Public order (20), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (24) and Shoplifting (22). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tees Grove recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 246 vs 262 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Tees Grove saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Tees Grove recorded fewer total crimes (246 vs 262).