Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST11 · Staffordshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 51 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Forsbrook recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 56 and 51 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18) and Public order (5), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Burglary (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 51 vs 56 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 56).