Birmingham vs Kenilworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B24 · Birmingham

457

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences173
  • Shoplifting67
  • Criminal damage & arson40

Kenilworth

CV8 · Warwickshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Kenilworth has less crime — 31 vs 457 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kenilworth in April 2026 — 457 incidents compared to 31, a 14.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (67) and Criminal damage & arson (40), while Kenilworth has more Vehicle crime (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 April 2026 Police data, Kenilworth recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 31 vs 457 incidents. That is 93% 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 April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kenilworth had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kenilworth recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 457).

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