Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B18 · Birmingham
761
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV3 · Coventry
302
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 302 vs 761 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in March 2026 — 761 incidents compared to 302, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (71) and Other theft (63), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (29) and Criminal damage & arson (28). 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 302 vs 761 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Birmingham 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, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (302 vs 761).