Birmingham vs Forsbrook — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

138

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Shoplifting34
  • Vehicle crime14

Forsbrook

ST11 · Staffordshire

27

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Burglary3

Forsbrook has less crime — 27 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in February 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 27, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34) and Vehicle crime (14), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Burglary (3). 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 Forsbrook safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 27 vs 138 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 138).

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