Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B38 · Birmingham
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Tees Grove recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 246 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (13), while Tees Grove has more Criminal damage & arson (29) and Public order (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Tees Grove — 150 vs 246 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Tees Grove is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Tees Grove had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 246).