Birmingham vs Tees Grove — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B20 · Birmingham

471

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences213
  • Vehicle crime41
  • Criminal damage & arson36

Tees Grove

B38 · Birmingham

156

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Criminal damage & arson22
  • Public order14

Tees Grove has less crime — 156 vs 471 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Tees Grove in February 2026 — 471 incidents compared to 156, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (41), while Tees Grove has more Public order (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Tees Grove safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Tees Grove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 156 vs 471 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Tees Grove?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Tees Grove had more Public order. Overall, Tees Grove recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 471).

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