Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B29 · Birmingham
400
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV11 · Warwickshire
388
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Nuneaton has less crime — 388 vs 400 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Nuneaton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 400 and 388 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (62) and Vehicle crime (48), while Nuneaton has more Anti-social behaviour (94) and Criminal damage & arson (37). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Nuneaton recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 388 vs 400 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Nuneaton had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Nuneaton recorded fewer total crimes (388 vs 400).