Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B68 · Sandwell
231
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B71 · Sandwell
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 231 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 231 and 265 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 231 vs 265 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, West Bromwich recorded 133 incidents of this type vs 139 in West Bromwich. Overall, West Bromwich had fewer total crimes (231 vs 265).