Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 120 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (154 vs 120 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Birmingham has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11). 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 — 120 vs 154 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 154).