Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B25 · Birmingham
445
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B44 · Birmingham
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 291 vs 445 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 445 vs 291 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (32), while Birmingham has more Public order (27). 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 — 291 vs 445 incidents. That is 35% 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 Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (291 vs 445).