Birmingham vs Birmingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B44 · Birmingham

371

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences174
  • Criminal damage & arson39
  • Vehicle crime27

Birmingham

B76 · Birmingham

56

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime18
  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Public order5

Birmingham has less crime — 56 vs 371 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 371 incidents compared to 56, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (39), while Birmingham has more Public order (5). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Birmingham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Birmingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 56 vs 371 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 371).

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