Birmingham vs Dorridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting38
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Dorridge

B93 · Solihull

51

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Burglary6
  • Vehicle crime6

Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 51, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Anti-social behaviour (17), while Dorridge has more Burglary (6) and Vehicle crime (6). 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 Dorridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 51 vs 159 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Dorridge had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 159).

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