Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B72 · Birmingham
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 104 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Bickenhill in February 2026 (131 vs 104 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (26) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 104 vs 131 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Bickenhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 131).