Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B67 · Sandwell
478
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY4 · Sandwell
360
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 360 vs 478 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 (478 vs 360 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though West Bromwich records significantly more (230 vs 136 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 April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 360 vs 478 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, West Bromwich recorded 230 incidents of this type vs 136 in West Bromwich. Overall, West Bromwich had fewer total crimes (360 vs 478).