Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 75 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 138 vs 75 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 — 75 vs 138 incidents. That is 46% 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 Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 138).