Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B44 · Birmingham
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B72 · Birmingham
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 131 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 291 vs 131 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28) and Public order (27), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (12). 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 — 131 vs 291 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Birmingham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (131 vs 291).