Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B1 · Birmingham
1,550
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B15 · Birmingham
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 438 vs 1,550 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 1,550 incidents compared to 438, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (243), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (35). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 438 vs 1,550 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (438 vs 1,550).