Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
294
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 294 vs 296 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham and Redditch recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 296 and 294 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Criminal damage & arson (22), 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 296 incidents. That is 1% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (294 vs 296).