Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B72 · Birmingham
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 120 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Birmingham recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 120 and 131 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (37). 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 131 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 131).