Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B92 · Solihull
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 75 vs 104 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (104 vs 75 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 75 vs 104 incidents. That is 28% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 104).