Birmingham vs Hawkes End — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B25 · Birmingham

445

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences198
  • Vehicle crime38
  • Other theft32

Hawkes End

CV7 · Coventry

18

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime4
  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3

Hawkes End has less crime — 18 vs 445 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Hawkes End in February 2026 — 445 incidents compared to 18, a 24.7x difference. Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hawkes End is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Hawkes End safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkes End recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 18 vs 445 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Hawkes End is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Hawkes End?

In February 2026, Birmingham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (198 incidents) while Hawkes End's was Vehicle crime (4 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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