Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B42 · Birmingham
212
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 212 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Redditch recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 212 and 241 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (34), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (32). 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 February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 212 vs 241 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Redditch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (212 vs 241).