Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B97 · Worcestershire
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 120 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Redditch recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 241 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Redditch has more Shoplifting (25). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 120 vs 241 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Redditch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Redditch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 241).