Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B33 · Birmingham
349
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CV1 · Coventry
889
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 349 vs 889 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 889 incidents compared to 349, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (116) and Other theft (64). 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 February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 349 vs 889 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 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 (349 vs 889).