Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B42 · Birmingham
212
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 154 vs 212 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (212 vs 154 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 154 vs 212 incidents. That is 27% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 212).