Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B42 · Birmingham
226
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B7 · Birmingham
355
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 226 vs 355 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 355 vs 226 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Birmingham has more Other theft (32). 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 — 226 vs 355 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (226 vs 355).