Birmingham vs Coleshill — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B72 · Birmingham

131

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting37
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Coleshill

B46 · Warwickshire

22

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

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

Coleshill has less crime — 22 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Coleshill in February 2026 — 131 incidents compared to 22, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Coleshill has more Burglary (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 131 incidents. That is 83% 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 Shoplifting while Coleshill had more Burglary. Overall, Coleshill recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 131).

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