Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B61 · Worcestershire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 75 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Bromsgrove saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (94 vs 75 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9), while Bromsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Bromsgrove — 75 vs 94 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Bromsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 94).