Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B38 · Birmingham
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 199 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Tees Grove saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 (246 vs 199 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Tees Grove has more Public order (20). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Tees Grove — 199 vs 246 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Tees Grove 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 Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 246).