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

B91 · Solihull

240

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences78
  • Shoplifting60
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Birmingham has less crime — 78 vs 240 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Solihull recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 240 incidents compared to 78, a 3.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Solihull records significantly more (78 vs 31 incidents). 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 240 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 31 incidents of this type vs 78 in Solihull. Overall, Birmingham had fewer total crimes (78 vs 240).

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