Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B16 · Birmingham
653
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B29 · Birmingham
389
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 389 vs 653 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 653 vs 389 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (74), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (48). 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 — 389 vs 653 incidents. That is 40% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (389 vs 653).