Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B33 · Birmingham
433
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 433 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 433 vs 197 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Redditch has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 197 vs 433 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 433).