Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV12 · Warwickshire
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.
Bedworth recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 238 incidents compared to 51, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (67) and Shoplifting (40), while Dorridge has more Burglary (6) and Vehicle crime (6). Bedworth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dorridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Bedworth — 51 vs 238 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bedworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Dorridge had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 238).