Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B27 · Birmingham
479
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B31 · Birmingham
384
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 384 vs 479 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 (479 vs 384 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (60), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (53). 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 — 384 vs 479 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (384 vs 479).