Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B38 · Birmingham
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 154 vs 156 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Tees Grove recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 154 and 156 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Tees Grove has more Public order (14). 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 Tees Grove — 154 vs 156 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tees Grove had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 156).