Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV6 · Coventry
452
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 296 vs 452 incidents in March 2026.
Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 452 vs 296 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Coventry has more Vehicle crime (36). 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 452 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Coventry had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (296 vs 452).