Birmingham vs Tanworth-in-Arden — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B13 · Birmingham

347

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences149
  • Criminal damage & arson36
  • Other theft32

Tanworth-in-Arden

B94 · Warwickshire

6

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Criminal damage & arson1
  • Other theft1

Tanworth-in-Arden has less crime — 6 vs 347 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Tanworth-in-Arden in February 2026 — 347 incidents compared to 6, a 57.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (149 vs 4 incidents). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tanworth-in-Arden is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Tanworth-in-Arden safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Tanworth-in-Arden recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 6 vs 347 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Tanworth-in-Arden is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Tanworth-in-Arden?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Birmingham recorded 149 incidents of this type vs 4 in Tanworth-in-Arden. Overall, Tanworth-in-Arden had fewer total crimes (6 vs 347).

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