Birmingham vs Kenilworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B45 · Birmingham

165

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Vehicle crime20
  • Criminal damage & arson14

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 165 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kenilworth in April 2026 — 165 incidents compared to 31, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Kenilworth has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 165 incidents. That is 81% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Kenilworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kenilworth recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 165).

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