Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B50 · Warwickshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B42 · Birmingham
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bidford-on-Avon has less crime — 36 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Bidford-on-Avon in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 36, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bidford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13) and Public order (4), while Birmingham has more Other theft (22) and Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bidford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 36 vs 178 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Bidford-on-Avon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bidford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Birmingham had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Bidford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 178).