Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B27 · Birmingham
479
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B28 · Birmingham
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 313 vs 479 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 479 vs 313 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (28). 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 — 313 vs 479 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (313 vs 479).