Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B26 · Birmingham
418
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B9 · Birmingham
653
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 418 vs 653 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 653 vs 418 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (74), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (61). 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 — 418 vs 653 incidents. That is 36% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (418 vs 653).