Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CV10 · Warwickshire
249
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 120 vs 249 incidents in February 2026.
Nuneaton recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 249 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Nuneaton has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 120 vs 249 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Nuneaton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 249).