Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B44 · Birmingham
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B47 · Worcestershire
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wythall has less crime — 47 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Wythall in February 2026 — 291 incidents compared to 47, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28) and Public order (27), while Wythall has more Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (8). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wythall is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wythall recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 47 vs 291 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Wythall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Wythall had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wythall recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 291).