Birmingham vs Coleshill — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B42 · Birmingham

212

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Vehicle crime34
  • Shoplifting30

Coleshill

B46 · Warwickshire

22

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Burglary2

Coleshill has less crime — 22 vs 212 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Coleshill in February 2026 — 212 incidents compared to 22, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (34) and Shoplifting (30), while Coleshill has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Burglary (2). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Coleshill is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Coleshill safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Coleshill recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 22 vs 212 incidents. That is 90% 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 February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Coleshill had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Coleshill recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 212).

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