Based on April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich (B43) recorded the lowest crime rate in Sandwell, with 135 incidents. At the other end of the scale, West Bromwich (B66) recorded 514 crimes in the same period — more than 3x the crime count of the safest area. The 11 postcode areas analysed in Sandwell span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich (B43) is the safest area in Sandwell, recording 135 crimes — 59% fewer than the average across the 11 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
West Bromwich (B66) recorded the most crime in Sandwell in April 2026, with 514 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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