Birmingham vs Solihull — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B75 · Birmingham

78

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Shoplifting16
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Solihull

B90 · Solihull

236

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting87
  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Vehicle crime27

Birmingham has less crime — 78 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Solihull recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 236 incidents compared to 78, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (27). Birmingham is below the national average while Solihull is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Solihull safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 78 vs 236 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Birmingham 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 April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 236).

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