Bickenhill vs Birmingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bickenhill

B40 · Solihull

113

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Other theft17
  • Shoplifting15

Birmingham

B42 · Birmingham

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Other theft22
  • Shoplifting15

Bickenhill has less crime — 113 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Bickenhill in April 2026 — 178 vs 113 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (81 vs 21 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bickenhill or Birmingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 113 vs 178 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bickenhill recorded 21 incidents of this type vs 81 in Birmingham. Overall, Bickenhill had fewer total crimes (113 vs 178).

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