Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
170
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 85 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 170 vs 85 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (20), while Bromsgrove has more Public order (10). 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, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 85 vs 170 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Bromsgrove had more Public order. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 170).