Birmingham vs Nuneaton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B72 · Birmingham

131

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting37
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Nuneaton

CV11 · Warwickshire

285

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour63
  • Shoplifting30

Birmingham has less crime — 131 vs 285 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 285 vs 131 incidents. 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 Nuneaton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 131 vs 285 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Nuneaton?

In February 2026, Birmingham's top crime category was Shoplifting (37 incidents) while Nuneaton's was Violence & sexual offences (92 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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