Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST11 · Staffordshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 27 vs 75 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in February 2026 — 75 incidents compared to 27, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Burglary (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 27 vs 75 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Forsbrook 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 Criminal damage & arson while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 75).