Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B10 · Birmingham
490
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B13 · Birmingham
339
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 339 vs 490 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (490 vs 339 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (61), while Birmingham has more Other theft (32). 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 — 339 vs 490 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Birmingham had more Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (339 vs 490).