Bickenhill vs Birmingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bickenhill

B40 · Solihull

93

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft23
  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Vehicle crime13

Birmingham

B10 · Birmingham

532

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences249
  • Vehicle crime67
  • Criminal damage & arson41

Bickenhill has less crime — 93 vs 532 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Bickenhill in March 2026 — 532 incidents compared to 93, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (41). Bickenhill is below the national average while Birmingham is above, making Bickenhill the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bickenhill or Birmingham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 93 vs 532 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Bickenhill is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bickenhill and Birmingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft while Birmingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 532).

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