Birmingham vs Birmingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B10 · Birmingham

532

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences249
  • Vehicle crime67
  • Criminal damage & arson41

Birmingham

B45 · Birmingham

174

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Birmingham has less crime — 174 vs 532 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 532 incidents compared to 174, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (67), while Birmingham has more Anti-social behaviour (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Birmingham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 174 vs 532 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Birmingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Birmingham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 532).

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