Birmingham vs Wigginton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B42 · Birmingham

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Other theft22
  • Shoplifting15

Wigginton

B79 · Staffordshire

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Vehicle crime3

Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 37, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (22) and Shoplifting (15), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Wigginton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 37 vs 178 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Wigginton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 178).

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