Birmingham vs Newcastle-under-Lyme — 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

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 · Staffordshire

308

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour63
  • Shoplifting30

Birmingham has less crime — 170 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 308 vs 170 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newcastle-under-Lyme records significantly more (92 vs 53 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 170 vs 308 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Newcastle-under-Lyme is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 53 incidents of this type vs 92 in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Overall, Birmingham had fewer total crimes (170 vs 308).

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