Birmingham vs Solihull — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B28 · Birmingham

313

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Vehicle crime48
  • Shoplifting28

Solihull

B92 · Solihull

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Shoplifting19
  • Vehicle crime15

Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 313 vs 146 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (127 vs 49 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Solihull safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 146 vs 313 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Solihull?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 127 incidents of this type vs 49 in Solihull. Overall, Solihull had fewer total crimes (146 vs 313).

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