Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B38 · Birmingham
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 78 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Tees Grove recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 246 incidents compared to 78, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Tees Grove has more Criminal damage & arson (29) and Public order (20). Birmingham is below the national average while Tees Grove is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Tees Grove — 78 vs 246 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Tees Grove had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 246).