Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B5 · Birmingham
1,521
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B61 · Worcestershire
145
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 145 vs 1,521 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in March 2026 — 1,521 incidents compared to 145, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (175) and Public order (122), while Bromsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (24) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 145 vs 1,521 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Bromsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 1,521).