Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
182
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
B9 · Birmingham
669
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 182 vs 669 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 — 669 incidents compared to 182, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29) and Other theft (17), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (70) and Criminal damage & arson (51). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 182 vs 669 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (182 vs 669).