Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B60 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 104 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Bickenhill and Bromsgrove recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 104 and 105 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (26) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Bromsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Public order (9). 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, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Bromsgrove — 104 vs 105 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Bickenhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Bromsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 105).