Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B36 · Solihull
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 120 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 247 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11), while Castle Bromwich has more Shoplifting (32) and Vehicle crime (26). 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 Castle Bromwich — 120 vs 247 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Castle Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 247).