Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 12, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Cleobury Mortimer has more Weapons possession (1). 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, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 12 vs 120 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Cleobury Mortimer had more Weapons possession. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 120).