Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B26 · Birmingham
418
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 236 vs 418 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 418 vs 236 incidents. 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 — 236 vs 418 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
In April 2026, Birmingham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (162 incidents) while Solihull's was Shoplifting (87 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.