Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B13 · Birmingham
339
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B20 · Birmingham
471
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 339 vs 471 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (471 vs 339 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (32), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (41). 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 — 339 vs 471 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (339 vs 471).