Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B24 · Birmingham
457
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV13 · Leicestershire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Market Bosworth has less crime — 6 vs 457 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Market Bosworth in April 2026 — 457 incidents compared to 6, a 76.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (67) and Criminal damage & arson (40), while Market Bosworth has more Other theft (2) and Burglary (1). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Market Bosworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Market Bosworth recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 6 vs 457 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Market Bosworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Market Bosworth had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Market Bosworth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 457).