Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 154 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 325 vs 154 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Chelmsley Wood has more Vehicle crime (32). 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 Chelmsley Wood — 154 vs 325 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Chelmsley Wood had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 325).