Birmingham vs Branston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B72 · Birmingham

131

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting37
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Branston

DE13 · Staffordshire

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Vehicle crime2
  • Other theft1

Branston has less crime — 13 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 131 incidents compared to 13, a 10.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Branston has more Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1). 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 Branston safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 13 vs 131 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Branston had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 131).

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