Birmingham vs Kinver — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B33 · Birmingham

349

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences173
  • Vehicle crime31
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 349 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in February 2026 — 349 incidents compared to 7, a 49.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31), while Kinver has more Anti-social behaviour (1). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kinver is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Kinver safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 7 vs 349 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kinver had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 349).

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