Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B42 · Birmingham
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B46 · Warwickshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Coleshill has less crime — 44 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).