Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Biddulph has less crime — 82 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Biddulph in February 2026 — 138 vs 82 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Public order (10), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (34) and Vehicle crime (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 82 vs 138 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Biddulph is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Birmingham had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Biddulph recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 138).