Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B30 · Birmingham
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV4 · Coventry
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 233 vs 281 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in April 2026 (281 vs 233 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (33), while Coventry has more Burglary (26). 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 — 233 vs 281 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Birmingham 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 Burglary. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (233 vs 281).