Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B1 · Birmingham
1,648
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B8 · Birmingham
500
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 500 vs 1,648 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 1,648 incidents compared to 500, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (234) and Other theft (151), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (48) and Vehicle crime (42). 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 April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 500 vs 1,648 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Birmingham had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (500 vs 1,648).