Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B20 · Birmingham
539
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B29 · Birmingham
400
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 400 vs 539 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 (539 vs 400 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (39), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (62). 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 April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 400 vs 539 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (400 vs 539).