Birmingham vs Nuneaton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B76 · Birmingham

34

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Other theft5
  • Vehicle crime5

Nuneaton

CV11 · Warwickshire

285

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour63
  • Shoplifting30

Birmingham has less crime — 34 vs 285 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 285 incidents compared to 34, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5), while Nuneaton has more Anti-social behaviour (63) and Shoplifting (30). Birmingham is below the national average while Nuneaton is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Nuneaton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 34 vs 285 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Nuneaton had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 285).

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