Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
165
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 165 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Redditch recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 165 and 150 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20) and Criminal damage & arson (14), while Redditch has more Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (13). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 150 vs 165 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Redditch had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 165).