Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B1 · Birmingham
1,550
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B20 · Birmingham
471
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 471 vs 1,550 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 1,550 incidents compared to 471, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (243) and Other theft (156), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (41) and Criminal damage & arson (36). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 471 vs 1,550 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (471 vs 1,550).