Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B29 · Birmingham
389
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
245
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 245 vs 389 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in February 2026 — 389 vs 245 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (32). 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 389 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (245 vs 389).