Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 22, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (5) and Burglary (3). 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 — 22 vs 120 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime and Burglary. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 120).