Castle Bromwich vs West Bromwich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Castle Bromwich

B36 · Solihull

247

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences109
  • Shoplifting32
  • Vehicle crime26

West Bromwich

B43 · Sandwell

134

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Vehicle crime29
  • Burglary12

West Bromwich has less crime — 134 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Castle Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 — 247 vs 134 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while West Bromwich has more Burglary (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Bromwich or West Bromwich safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 134 vs 247 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Castle Bromwich and West Bromwich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Burglary. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 247).

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