Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B42 · Birmingham
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 8 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 8, a 22.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (22) and Shoplifting (15), while Cleobury Mortimer has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 8 vs 178 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Cleobury Mortimer had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 178).