Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CV3 · Coventry
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 28 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 271 incidents compared to 28, a 9.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Public order (3), while Coventry has more Criminal damage & arson (47) and Shoplifting (25). Birmingham is below the national average while Coventry is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 28 vs 271 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Coventry had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 271).