Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 37, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11). West Bromwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 37 vs 288 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 288).