Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B1 · Birmingham
1,683
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV2 · Coventry
341
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 341 vs 1,683 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in March 2026 — 1,683 incidents compared to 341, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (204) and Other theft (139), while Coventry has more Criminal damage & arson (30) and Vehicle crime (27). 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 March 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 341 vs 1,683 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Coventry had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (341 vs 1,683).