Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B65 · Sandwell
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B47 · Worcestershire
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wythall has less crime — 47 vs 257 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Wythall in February 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 47, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Wythall has more Anti-social behaviour (8). West Bromwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wythall is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wythall recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 47 vs 257 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Wythall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wythall had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wythall recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 257).