Birmingham vs Coventry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

140

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Shoplifting35
  • Vehicle crime14

Coventry

CV5 · Coventry

131

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Vehicle crime25
  • Shoplifting16

Coventry has less crime — 131 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham and Coventry recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 140 and 131 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Coventry safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 131 vs 140 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Birmingham recorded 41 incidents of this type vs 49 in Coventry. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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