Birmingham vs Dorridge — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B10 · Birmingham

532

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences249
  • Vehicle crime67
  • Criminal damage & arson41

Dorridge

B93 · Solihull

53

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Vehicle crime10
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Dorridge has less crime — 53 vs 532 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in March 2026 — 532 incidents compared to 53, a 10.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (249 vs 18 incidents). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dorridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Dorridge safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 53 vs 532 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Dorridge?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Birmingham recorded 249 incidents of this type vs 18 in Dorridge. Overall, Dorridge had fewer total crimes (53 vs 532).

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