Birmingham vs Wythall — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B72 · Birmingham

131

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting37
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Wythall

B47 · Worcestershire

47

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting12
  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour8

Wythall has less crime — 47 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Wythall in February 2026 — 131 incidents compared to 47, a 2.8x difference. Both areas share Shoplifting as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (37 vs 12 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Wythall safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wythall recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 47 vs 131 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Wythall is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Wythall?

Both areas share Shoplifting as their top crime category. In February 2026, Birmingham recorded 37 incidents of this type vs 12 in Wythall. Overall, Wythall had fewer total crimes (47 vs 131).

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