Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B32 · Birmingham
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 218 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 218, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31) and Criminal damage & arson (30), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (123) and 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 — 218 vs 955 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Coventry had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (218 vs 955).