Birmingham vs Kinver — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B42 · Birmingham

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Other theft22
  • Shoplifting15

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft1
  • Public order1

Kinver has less crime — 9 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 9, a 19.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Kinver has more Public order (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Kinver safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 9 vs 178 incidents. That is 95% 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 April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kinver had more Public order. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 178).

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