Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B66 · Sandwell
458
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B71 · Sandwell
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 265 vs 458 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 — 458 vs 265 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though West Bromwich records significantly more (230 vs 139 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 — 265 vs 458 incidents. That is 42% 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 230 incidents of this type vs 139 in West Bromwich. Overall, West Bromwich had fewer total crimes (265 vs 458).