Birmingham vs Kidsgrove — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B72 · Birmingham

170

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting27
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Kidsgrove

ST7 · Staffordshire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Shoplifting7

Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 63, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (53 vs 26 incidents). 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 Kidsgrove safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 63 vs 170 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 53 incidents of this type vs 26 in Kidsgrove. Overall, Kidsgrove had fewer total crimes (63 vs 170).

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