Birmingham vs Wigginton — 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

Wigginton

B79 · Staffordshire

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Other theft5
  • Vehicle crime5

Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 131 incidents compared to 44, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). 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 Wigginton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 44 vs 131 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 131).

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