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Crime in West Bromwich

Recorded crime in West Bromwich is 1.5 times the Sandwell average and 2.0 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 15%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of West Bromwich: about 33,345 residents in 24 neighbourhoods.

Safety
1/10High crime
Living
8.6/10Excellent
5-year change
−15%fewer crimes
vs the council
1.5×the Sandwell average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Sandwell 019D: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 020C: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 020D: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 019A: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 020A: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 017D: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 019B: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 017B: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 017E: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 019C: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 018F: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 018C: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 017C: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 018G: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 017A: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 017F: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 020B: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 010A: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 039A: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 013B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 018A: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 010E: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 010F: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 013A: Safety 2 out of 10, high crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of West Bromwich.

Crime over 5 years

Down 15% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of West Bromwich, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 5,972 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20225,972Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 5,953 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20235,953Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 5,336 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20245,336Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 4,794 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20254,794Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 5,068 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20265,068

What is recorded

Crime severity: 1.5× the Sandwell average (2.0× the England and Wales average). 142 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 58% of the harm here
  • Robbery: 13% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 13% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 15 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery3.9
Burglary8.3
Violence and sexual offences58.6
Drugs5.7
Possession of weapons2.5
Other crime2.3
Other theft10.9
Theft from the person2.9
Vehicle crime11.8
Criminal damage and arson11.7
Public order12.1
Bicycle theft1.1
Shoplifting10.1

Postcode districts in West Bromwich

Nearby towns

Council: Sandwell

Questions about crime in West Bromwich

Is West Bromwich a safe place to live?
West Bromwich scores 1 out of 10 for safety (high crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.5 times the Sandwell average.
Is crime going up or down in West Bromwich?
Down 15% over 5 years, from 5,972 recorded crimes a year to 5,068.
What is the most common crime in West Bromwich?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 59 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in West Bromwich compare with Sandwell?
Crime severity in West Bromwich is 1.5 times the Sandwell average.