Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B2 · Birmingham
1,362
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B24 · Birmingham
365
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 365 vs 1,362 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 1,362 incidents compared to 365, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (127), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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 — 365 vs 1,362 incidents. That is 73% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (365 vs 1,362).