Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B69 · Sandwell
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 44, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5). 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 February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 44 vs 222 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Other theft. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 222).