Birmingham vs Coleshill — 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

Coleshill

B46 · Warwickshire

44

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Vehicle crime6
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Coleshill has less crime — 44 vs 433 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Coleshill in April 2026 — 433 incidents compared to 44, a 9.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (184 vs 14 incidents). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Coleshill is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Coleshill safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Coleshill recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 44 vs 433 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Coleshill is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 184 incidents of this type vs 14 in Coleshill. Overall, Coleshill had fewer total crimes (44 vs 433).

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