Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B33 · Birmingham
349
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 349 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 349 incidents compared to 12, a 29.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Cleobury Mortimer has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Weapons possession (1). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cleobury Mortimer is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 12 vs 349 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Cleobury Mortimer had more Anti-social behaviour and Weapons possession. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 349).