Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B30 · Birmingham
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 281 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 281, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (33), while Coventry has more Other theft (79). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 281 vs 955 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Coventry had more Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (281 vs 955).