Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B21 · Birmingham
602
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV2 · Coventry
341
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 341 vs 602 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in March 2026 — 602 vs 341 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (44), while Coventry has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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 — 341 vs 602 incidents. That is 43% 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 while Coventry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (341 vs 602).