Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B14 · Birmingham
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B5 · Birmingham
1,411
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 287 vs 1,411 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 1,411 incidents compared to 287, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (51), while Birmingham has more Public order (110). 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 — 287 vs 1,411 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (287 vs 1,411).