Birmingham vs Birmingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B33 · Birmingham

433

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences184
  • Criminal damage & arson45
  • Vehicle crime40

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting38
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Birmingham has less crime — 159 vs 433 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 433 incidents compared to 159, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (45) and Vehicle crime (40), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (38) and Anti-social behaviour (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Birmingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 159 vs 433 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Birmingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Birmingham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 433).

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