Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B29 · Birmingham
477
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B6 · Birmingham
536
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 477 vs 536 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham and Birmingham recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 477 and 536 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (56) and Burglary (51), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (67) and Criminal damage & arson (37). 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 March 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 477 vs 536 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (477 vs 536).