Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 199 vs 270 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 (270 vs 199 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Castle Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (39). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 199 vs 270 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Castle Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 270).