Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B44 · Birmingham
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B38 · Birmingham
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tees Grove has less crime — 156 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Tees Grove in February 2026 — 291 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Tees Grove has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tees Grove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 156 vs 291 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Tees Grove had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Tees Grove recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 291).