Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B50 · Warwickshire
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B26 · Birmingham
369
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bidford-on-Avon has less crime — 54 vs 369 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Bidford-on-Avon in February 2026 — 369 incidents compared to 54, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bidford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Burglary (5), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (57) and Vehicle crime (38). 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 February 2026 Police data, Bidford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 54 vs 369 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Bidford-on-Avon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bidford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Birmingham had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bidford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 369).