Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CV7 · Coventry
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hawkes End has less crime — 16 vs 78 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Hawkes End in April 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 16, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Hawkes End has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hawkes End recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 16 vs 78 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Hawkes End is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hawkes End had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hawkes End recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 78).