Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WS10 · Sandwell
310
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brownhills has less crime — 96 vs 310 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Brownhills in February 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 96, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (39). Brownhills is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Brownhills the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brownhills recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 96 vs 310 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Brownhills is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 310).