Birmingham vs Kenilworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B75 · Birmingham

78

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Shoplifting16
  • Anti-social behaviour7

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 78 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kenilworth in April 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 31, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Kenilworth has more Vehicle crime (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 78 incidents. That is 60% 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 Shoplifting while Kenilworth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Kenilworth recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 78).

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