Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B26 · Birmingham
431
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV2 · Coventry
341
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 341 vs 431 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in March 2026 (431 vs 341 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (71), while Coventry has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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 — 341 vs 431 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Coventry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (341 vs 431).