Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B18 · Birmingham
808
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 236 vs 808 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 808 incidents compared to 236, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (58), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (87). 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 April 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 236 vs 808 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Solihull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (236 vs 808).