Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B30 · Birmingham
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B38 · Birmingham
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Tees Grove has less crime — 246 vs 281 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Tees Grove recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 281 and 246 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Tees Grove has more Criminal damage & arson (29). 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 April 2026 Police data, Tees Grove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 246 vs 281 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tees Grove had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Tees Grove recorded fewer total crimes (246 vs 281).