Birmingham vs Coleshill — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B42 · Birmingham

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Other theft22
  • Shoplifting15

Coleshill

B46 · Warwickshire

44

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Vehicle crime6
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Coleshill has less crime — 44 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Coleshill in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 44, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (22) and Shoplifting (15), while Coleshill has more Vehicle crime (6) and Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Coleshill safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Coleshill recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 44 vs 178 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Coleshill is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Coleshill?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Coleshill had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coleshill recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 178).

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