Birmingham vs Kinver — 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

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Public order1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in February 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 7, a 19.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34) and Vehicle crime (14), while Kinver has more Public order (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). 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 Kinver safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 7 vs 138 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Kinver had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 138).

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