Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CV5 · Coventry
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 56 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 56, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18) and Public order (5), while Coventry has more Other theft (15) and Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 56 vs 142 incidents. That is 61% 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 Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 142).