Birmingham vs Coleshill — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B9 · Birmingham

669

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences346
  • Vehicle crime70
  • Criminal damage & arson51

Coleshill

B46 · Warwickshire

34

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Other theft5

Coleshill has less crime — 34 vs 669 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Coleshill in March 2026 — 669 incidents compared to 34, a 19.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (70), while Coleshill has more Other theft (5). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Coleshill is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Coleshill safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Coleshill recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 34 vs 669 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Coleshill is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Coleshill had more Other theft. Overall, Coleshill recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 669).

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