Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B4 · Birmingham
1,376
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B5 · Birmingham
1,411
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 1,376 vs 1,411 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Birmingham recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 1,376 and 1,411 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (117), while Birmingham has more Public order (110). 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 — 1,376 vs 1,411 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Birmingham had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (1,376 vs 1,411).