Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B15 · Birmingham
457
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 457 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 457 vs 197 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (40) and Vehicle crime (38), while Redditch has more Criminal damage & arson (21) and Shoplifting (19). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 197 vs 457 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 457).