Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B34 · Birmingham
303
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B44 · Birmingham
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 291 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Birmingham recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 303 and 291 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (61), while Birmingham has more Public order (27). 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 February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 291 vs 303 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (291 vs 303).