Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B12 · Birmingham
750
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B16 · Birmingham
713
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 713 vs 750 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Birmingham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 750 and 713 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (75) and Criminal damage & arson (64), while Birmingham has more Other theft (66) and Shoplifting (51). 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 — 713 vs 750 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (713 vs 750).