Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B27 · Birmingham
479
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV6 · Coventry
387
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 387 vs 479 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in April 2026 (479 vs 387 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (35). 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 — 387 vs 479 incidents. That is 19% 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 Coventry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (387 vs 479).