Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B65 · Sandwell
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B67 · Sandwell
414
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 257 vs 414 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 — 414 vs 257 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though West Bromwich records significantly more (211 vs 118 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 257 vs 414 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, West Bromwich recorded 118 incidents of this type vs 211 in West Bromwich. Overall, West Bromwich had fewer total crimes (257 vs 414).