Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B21 · Birmingham
616
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B91 · Solihull
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 240 vs 616 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 616 incidents compared to 240, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (55) and Criminal damage & arson (41), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (60) and Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 — 240 vs 616 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (240 vs 616).