Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B31 · Birmingham
408
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B5 · Birmingham
1,521
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 408 vs 1,521 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 1,521 incidents compared to 408, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Birmingham has more Public order (122). 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 — 408 vs 1,521 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (408 vs 1,521).