Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B13 · Birmingham
395
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B3 · Birmingham
1,656
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 395 vs 1,656 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 1,656 incidents compared to 395, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (35), while Birmingham has more Other theft (151). 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 — 395 vs 1,656 incidents. That is 76% 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 while Birmingham had more Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (395 vs 1,656).