Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B30 · Birmingham
231
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Redditch has less crime — 162 vs 231 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in February 2026 (231 vs 162 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28) and Vehicle crime (27), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and Shoplifting (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 162 vs 231 incidents. That is 30% 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 Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 231).