Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barlaston has less crime — 18 vs 75 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Barlaston in February 2026 — 75 incidents compared to 18, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Birmingham has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 18 vs 75 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Barlaston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Public order while Birmingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barlaston recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 75).