Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 120 vs 162 incidents in February 2026.
Redditch saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (162 vs 120 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Redditch has more Shoplifting (16). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 120 vs 162 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Redditch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 162).