Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST10 · Staffordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cheadle has less crime — 20 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in February 2026 — 131 incidents compared to 20, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Cheadle has more Other crime (1). 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, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 20 vs 131 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cheadle had more Other crime. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 131).