Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B20 · Birmingham
563
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV4 · Coventry
207
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 207 vs 563 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in March 2026 — 563 incidents compared to 207, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (50) and Vehicle crime (44), while Coventry has more Criminal damage & arson (22) and Shoplifting (15). 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 — 207 vs 563 incidents. That is 63% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (207 vs 563).