Birmingham vs Forsbrook — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B76 · Birmingham

34

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Other theft5
  • Vehicle crime5

Forsbrook

ST11 · Staffordshire

27

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

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

Forsbrook has less crime — 27 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Forsbrook in February 2026 (34 vs 27 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Burglary (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 34 incidents. That is 21% 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 Other theft and Vehicle crime while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 34).

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