Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B50 · Warwickshire
40
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bidford-on-Avon has less crime — 40 vs 296 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Bidford-on-Avon in March 2026 — 296 incidents compared to 40, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bidford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Burglary (5), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (24) and Criminal damage & arson (22). Bidford-on-Avon is below the national average while Birmingham is above, making Bidford-on-Avon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Bidford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 40 vs 296 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Bidford-on-Avon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bidford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Birmingham had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bidford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 296).