Birmingham vs Kenilworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B24 · Birmingham

365

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences156
  • Shoplifting46
  • Criminal damage & arson32

Kenilworth

CV8 · Warwickshire

22

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Vehicle crime2

Kenilworth has less crime — 22 vs 365 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kenilworth in February 2026 — 365 incidents compared to 22, a 16.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46) and Criminal damage & arson (32), while Kenilworth has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Vehicle crime (2). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kenilworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Kenilworth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Kenilworth recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 22 vs 365 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Kenilworth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Kenilworth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kenilworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kenilworth recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 365).

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