Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B15 · Birmingham
457
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B26 · Birmingham
418
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 418 vs 457 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Birmingham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 457 and 418 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (40), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (74). 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 — 418 vs 457 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (418 vs 457).