Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B16 · Birmingham
713
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B18 · Birmingham
808
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 713 vs 808 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Birmingham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 713 and 808 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (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 — 713 vs 808 incidents. That is 12% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (713 vs 808).