Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B74 · Birmingham
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 28 vs 77 incidents in April 2026.
Biddulph recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 77 incidents compared to 28, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (5) and Public order (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Biddulph — 28 vs 77 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime and Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 77).