Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B30 · Birmingham
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 261 vs 281 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Coventry recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 281 and 261 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Public order (33), while Coventry has more Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18). 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 261 vs 281 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Coventry had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 281).