Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B3 · Birmingham
1,687
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B34 · Birmingham
318
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 318 vs 1,687 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 1,687 incidents compared to 318, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (204) and Other theft (143), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (34) and Vehicle crime (29). 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 — 318 vs 1,687 incidents. That is 81% 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 Other theft while Birmingham had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (318 vs 1,687).