Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B72 · Birmingham
170
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Barlaston has less crime — 25 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Barlaston in April 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 25, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 25 vs 170 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Barlaston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Burglary while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barlaston recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 170).