Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
170
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST14 · Staffordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Uttoxeter has less crime — 69 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Uttoxeter in April 2026 — 170 vs 69 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Uttoxeter has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Uttoxeter recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 69 vs 170 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Uttoxeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Uttoxeter had more Public order. Overall, Uttoxeter recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 170).