Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 44, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: West Bromwich sees higher rates of Burglary (12), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5). 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, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 44 vs 134 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, West Bromwich saw higher rates of Burglary while Wigginton had more Other theft. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 134).