Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B43 · Sandwell
140
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
B68 · Sandwell
286
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 140 vs 286 incidents in March 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in March 2026 — 286 vs 140 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Other theft (14), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 140 vs 286 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Other theft while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 286).