Birmingham vs Solihull — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B45 · Birmingham

120

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order11

Solihull

B92 · Solihull

104

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Shoplifting15
  • Vehicle crime8

Solihull has less crime — 104 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Solihull in February 2026 (120 vs 104 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (15) and Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Solihull safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 104 vs 120 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Solihull is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Solihull?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Solihull had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 120).

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