Birmingham vs Birmingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B15 · Birmingham

438

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences180
  • Other theft51
  • Criminal damage & arson35

Birmingham

B35 · Birmingham

154

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Shoplifting27
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Birmingham has less crime — 154 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 154, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (51), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Birmingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 154 vs 438 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Birmingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 438).

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