Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV2 · Coventry
341
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 296 vs 341 incidents in March 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 (341 vs 296 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Coventry has more Vehicle crime (27). 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 Coventry — 296 vs 341 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Coventry had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (296 vs 341).