Birmingham vs Wythall — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B17 · Birmingham

296

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences140
  • Shoplifting24
  • Criminal damage & arson22

Wythall

B47 · Worcestershire

44

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting10
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Wythall has less crime — 44 vs 296 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Wythall in March 2026 — 296 incidents compared to 44, a 6.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (140 vs 12 incidents). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wythall is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Wythall safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Wythall recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 44 vs 296 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Wythall is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Birmingham recorded 140 incidents of this type vs 12 in Wythall. Overall, Wythall had fewer total crimes (44 vs 296).

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