Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B16 · Birmingham
729
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
294
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 294 vs 729 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in March 2026 — 729 vs 294 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (57) and Vehicle crime (56), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (40) and Public order (36). 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 March 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 294 vs 729 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (294 vs 729).