Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B14 · Birmingham
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B9 · Birmingham
589
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 287 vs 589 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 589 vs 287 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (75). 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 — 287 vs 589 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (287 vs 589).