Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B30 · Birmingham
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B92 · Solihull
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 281 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 281 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (33), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 146 vs 281 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 281).