Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B14 · Birmingham
307
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B17 · Birmingham
325
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 307 vs 325 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Birmingham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 307 and 325 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Birmingham has more Other theft (34). 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 — 307 vs 325 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (307 vs 325).