Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B20 · Birmingham
563
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV3 · Coventry
302
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 302 vs 563 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in March 2026 — 563 vs 302 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (50) and Vehicle crime (44), 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 563 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Coventry had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (302 vs 563).