Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 199 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 (261 vs 199 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Coventry has more Other theft (18). 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 — 199 vs 261 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Coventry had more Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 261).