Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 135 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 135, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while West Bromwich has more Other theft (37). 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 West Bromwich — 135 vs 451 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Other theft. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 451).