Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
165
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CV4 · Coventry
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 165 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 (233 vs 165 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20) and Criminal damage & arson (14), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (30) and Burglary (26). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 165 vs 233 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Coventry had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (165 vs 233).