Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B60 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 105 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Bromsgrove in February 2026 (131 vs 105 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Bromsgrove has more Public order (9). 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, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 105 vs 131 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bromsgrove had more Public order. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 131).