Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B64 · Sandwell
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 134 vs 190 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 (190 vs 134 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 134 vs 190 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 190).