Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B29 · Birmingham
400
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B91 · Solihull
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 240 vs 400 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 400 vs 240 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (48), while Solihull has more 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 400 incidents. That is 40% 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 while Solihull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (240 vs 400).