Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
23
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
B10 · Birmingham
532
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 23 vs 532 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in March 2026 — 532 incidents compared to 23, a 23.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4) and Other theft (3), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (67) and Criminal damage & arson (41). Alvechurch is below the national average while Birmingham is above, making Alvechurch the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 23 vs 532 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 532).