Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B15 · Birmingham
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B26 · Birmingham
369
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 369 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (438 vs 369 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (51) and Criminal damage & arson (35), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (57) and Vehicle crime (38). 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 — 369 vs 438 incidents. That is 16% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (369 vs 438).