Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B73 · Birmingham
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Biddulph has less crime — 77 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Biddulph in April 2026 — 159 vs 77 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (38). 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, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 77 vs 159 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Biddulph is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Biddulph recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 159).