Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B70 · Sandwell
455
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 134 vs 455 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 134, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Burglary (12), while West Bromwich has more Public order (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 134 vs 455 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Burglary while West Bromwich had more Public order. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 455).