Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B7 · Birmingham
355
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B91 · Solihull
211
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 211 vs 355 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in March 2026 — 355 vs 211 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42) and Other theft (32), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (38) and Anti-social behaviour (22). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 211 vs 355 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Solihull had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (211 vs 355).