Bedworth vs Birmingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bedworth

CV12 · Warwickshire

238

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour67
  • Shoplifting40

Birmingham

B75 · Birmingham

78

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Shoplifting16
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Birmingham has less crime — 78 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bedworth recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 238 incidents compared to 78, a 3.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bedworth records significantly more (67 vs 31 incidents). Bedworth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Birmingham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bedworth or Birmingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Bedworth — 78 vs 238 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bedworth recorded 67 incidents of this type vs 31 in Birmingham. Overall, Birmingham had fewer total crimes (78 vs 238).

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