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

B21 · Birmingham

566

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences245
  • Vehicle crime55
  • Criminal damage & arson45

Bedworth has less crime — 194 vs 566 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Bedworth in February 2026 — 566 incidents compared to 194, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (50) and Shoplifting (26), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (55) and Criminal damage & arson (45). 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, Bedworth recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 194 vs 566 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

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, Bedworth recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 566).

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