Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B23 · Birmingham
527
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV6 · Coventry
452
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 452 vs 527 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in March 2026 (527 vs 452 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (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 527 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Coventry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (452 vs 527).