Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B23 · Birmingham
653
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B44 · Birmingham
371
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 371 vs 653 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 653 vs 371 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (59), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (27). 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 — 371 vs 653 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (371 vs 653).