Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B90 · Solihull
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 140 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (206 vs 140 incidents). 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 — 140 vs 206 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
In February 2026, Birmingham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (41 incidents) while Solihull's was Shoplifting (89 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.