Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B18 · Birmingham
761
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B60 · Worcestershire
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 149 vs 761 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in March 2026 — 761 incidents compared to 149, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (71) and Other theft (63), while Bromsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (24) and Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 149 vs 761 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Bromsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 761).