Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B27 · Birmingham
479
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV3 · Coventry
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 271 vs 479 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 479 vs 271 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (60), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (25). 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 271 vs 479 incidents. That is 43% 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 Coventry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (271 vs 479).