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Crime in West Bromwich

West Bromwich had 2,208 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 161 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 32 Sandwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% above the middle Sandwell area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

B70, Sandwell · within 1.5 miles of the middle of West Bromwich

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161crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
2 of 32Sandwell rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common981 in 3 months

Month by month

688 Apr 702 May 675 Jun 778 Jul 685 Aug 745 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of West Bromwich. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence98144%
public order1798%
criminal damage1788%
vehicle crime1758%
shoplifting1557%
theft1326%
drugs884%
anti-social behaviour763%

West Bromwich against Sandwell

TypeWest Bromwich per 1,000Middle Sandwell areaChange
Violence71.545.9▲ 5%
Burglary4.13.4▲ 8%
Vehicle crime12.88.8▲ 9%
Anti-social behaviour5.54.5▲ 58%
Theft and robbery16.99▲ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Great Bridge180.9▲ 42%
West Bromwich161▲ 7%
Oldbury131.4▲ 2%
Rood End124.4▲ 4%
Hill Top120.9▲ 14%
Smethwick117.5▲ 4%
Langley Village107.8▲ 3%
See every Sandwell area ranked on the crime in Sandwell page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is West Bromwich a safe area?

West Bromwich had about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 2 of 32 Sandwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Bromwich?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (981), followed by public order (179) and criminal damage (178).