Birmingham vs Wythall — 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

Wythall

B47 · Worcestershire

35

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Vehicle crime7
  • Shoplifting6

Wythall has less crime — 35 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Wythall in April 2026 — 313 incidents compared to 35, a 8.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (127 vs 11 incidents). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wythall is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Wythall safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wythall recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 35 vs 313 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Wythall is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 127 incidents of this type vs 11 in Wythall. Overall, Wythall had fewer total crimes (35 vs 313).

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