Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B12 · Birmingham
657
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B15 · Birmingham
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 438 vs 657 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 657 vs 438 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (70), while Birmingham has more Other theft (51). 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 — 438 vs 657 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Birmingham had more Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (438 vs 657).