Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
195
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
B4 · Birmingham
1,520
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 195 vs 1,520 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 1,520 incidents compared to 195, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (19), while Birmingham has more Public order (126). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 195 vs 1,520 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Birmingham had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (195 vs 1,520).