Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B2 · Birmingham
1,362
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B25 · Birmingham
445
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 445 vs 1,362 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 1,362 incidents compared to 445, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (234), while Birmingham has more 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 — 445 vs 1,362 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (445 vs 1,362).