Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Biddulph recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 22, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Public order (10), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (5) and Burglary (3). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Biddulph — 22 vs 82 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Birmingham 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 Vehicle crime and Burglary. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 82).