Birmingham vs Nuneaton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting38
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Nuneaton

CV10 · Warwickshire

317

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences102
  • Shoplifting74
  • Anti-social behaviour47

Birmingham has less crime — 159 vs 317 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 317 vs 159 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nuneaton records significantly more (102 vs 42 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 April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 159 vs 317 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 42 incidents of this type vs 102 in Nuneaton. Overall, Birmingham had fewer total crimes (159 vs 317).

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