Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B2 · Birmingham
1,506
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B44 · Birmingham
331
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 331 vs 1,506 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 1,506 incidents compared to 331, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (194), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (37). 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 Birmingham — 331 vs 1,506 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (331 vs 1,506).