Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B13 · Birmingham
347
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B36 · Solihull
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Castle Bromwich has less crime — 248 vs 347 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Castle Bromwich in February 2026 (347 vs 248 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36) and Other theft (32), while Castle Bromwich has more Shoplifting (32) and Vehicle crime (26). 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, Castle Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 248 vs 347 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Castle Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Castle Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (248 vs 347).