Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B12 · Birmingham
772
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B44 · Birmingham
331
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 331 vs 772 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 772 vs 331 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (60), while Birmingham has more Other theft (25). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 331 vs 772 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Birmingham had more Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (331 vs 772).