Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CV7 · Coventry
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hawkes End has less crime — 18 vs 75 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Hawkes End in February 2026 — 75 incidents compared to 18, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Hawkes End has more Other theft (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkes End recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 18 vs 75 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Hawkes End is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hawkes End had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkes End recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 75).