Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B21 · Birmingham
602
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV6 · Coventry
452
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 452 vs 602 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in March 2026 (602 vs 452 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (44), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (41). 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 — 452 vs 602 incidents. That is 25% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (452 vs 602).