Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B38 · Birmingham
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B69 · Sandwell
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Tees Grove has less crime — 156 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Tees Grove in February 2026 (222 vs 156 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tees Grove sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22) and Public order (14), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (43) and Vehicle crime (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tees Grove recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 156 vs 222 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Tees Grove saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Tees Grove recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 222).