Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B23 · Birmingham
548
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
245
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 245 vs 548 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in February 2026 — 548 vs 245 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43) and Other theft (34), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (32) and Shoplifting (25). 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 February 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 245 vs 548 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (245 vs 548).