Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B3 · Birmingham
1,687
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CV1 · Coventry
959
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 959 vs 1,687 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in March 2026 — 1,687 vs 959 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (143), while Coventry has more Criminal damage & arson (66). 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 959 vs 1,687 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Coventry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (959 vs 1,687).