Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B50 · Warwickshire
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bidford-on-Avon has less crime — 54 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Bidford-on-Avon in February 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 54, a 2.6x 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 (34) and Vehicle crime (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bidford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 54 vs 138 incidents. That is 61% 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 138).