Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B44 · Birmingham
331
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B8 · Birmingham
499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 331 vs 499 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 499 vs 331 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (25), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (35). 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 — 331 vs 499 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (331 vs 499).