Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B28 · Birmingham
283
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CV3 · Coventry
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 246 vs 283 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in February 2026 (283 vs 246 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (31). 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 February 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 246 vs 283 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Coventry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (246 vs 283).