Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B4 · Birmingham
1,520
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B44 · Birmingham
331
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 331 vs 1,520 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 1,520 incidents compared to 331, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (190) and Public order (126), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (37) and Other theft (25). 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 March 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 331 vs 1,520 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Birmingham had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (331 vs 1,520).