Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B91 · Solihull
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 120 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 196 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (44). 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 Solihull — 120 vs 196 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Solihull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 196).