Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B9 · Birmingham
669
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B98 · Worcestershire
206
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 206 vs 669 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Redditch in March 2026 — 669 incidents compared to 206, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (70) and Criminal damage & arson (51), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (26) and Shoplifting (18). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 206 vs 669 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (206 vs 669).