Birmingham vs Kinver — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B20 · Birmingham

563

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences253
  • Public order50
  • Vehicle crime44

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

16

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Drugs3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Kinver has less crime — 16 vs 563 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in March 2026 — 563 incidents compared to 16, a 35.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (50) and Vehicle crime (44), while Kinver has more Drugs (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kinver is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Kinver safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 16 vs 563 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Kinver had more Drugs and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 563).

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