Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B21 · Birmingham
566
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B29 · Birmingham
389
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 389 vs 566 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (566 vs 389 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (45), 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 566 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (389 vs 566).