Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
170
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 8 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in April 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 8, a 21.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Anti-social behaviour (20), while Cleobury Mortimer has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 8 vs 170 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Cleobury Mortimer had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 170).