Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B28 · Birmingham
283
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B73 · Birmingham
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 140 vs 283 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 283 vs 140 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (35). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 140 vs 283 incidents. That is 51% 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 (140 vs 283).