Bedworth vs Birmingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bedworth

CV12 · Warwickshire

194

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour50
  • Shoplifting26

Birmingham

B75 · Birmingham

75

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Birmingham has less crime — 75 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bedworth recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 75, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (50) and Shoplifting (26), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bedworth or Birmingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Bedworth — 75 vs 194 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 194).

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