Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B18 · Birmingham
761
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV1 · Coventry
959
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 761 vs 959 incidents in March 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 (959 vs 761 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (71) and Other theft (63), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (104) and Criminal damage & arson (66). 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 — 761 vs 959 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Coventry had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (761 vs 959).