Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B42 · Birmingham
212
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CV13 · Leicestershire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Market Bosworth has less crime — 4 vs 212 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Market Bosworth in February 2026 — 212 incidents compared to 4, a 53.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (83) and Shoplifting (30), while Market Bosworth has more Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (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 February 2026 Police data, Market Bosworth recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 4 vs 212 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Market Bosworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Market Bosworth had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Market Bosworth recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 212).