Birmingham vs Dorridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B28 · Birmingham

313

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Vehicle crime48
  • Shoplifting28

Dorridge

B93 · Solihull

51

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Burglary6
  • Vehicle crime6

Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 313 incidents compared to 51, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Dorridge has more Burglary (6). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dorridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Dorridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 51 vs 313 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dorridge had more Burglary. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 313).

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