Bickenhill vs Birmingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bickenhill

B40 · Solihull

101

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Other theft24
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Birmingham

B13 · Birmingham

347

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences149
  • Criminal damage & arson36
  • Other theft32

Bickenhill has less crime — 101 vs 347 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Bickenhill in February 2026 — 347 incidents compared to 101, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (149 vs 25 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 101 vs 347 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Bickenhill is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bickenhill recorded 25 incidents of this type vs 149 in Birmingham. Overall, Bickenhill had fewer total crimes (101 vs 347).

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