Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B9 · Birmingham
669
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B92 · Solihull
125
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Solihull has less crime — 125 vs 669 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Solihull in March 2026 — 669 incidents compared to 125, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (70), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on March 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 125 vs 669 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Solihull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 669).