Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 138 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 315 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Burton upon Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (30). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 138 vs 315 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Burton upon Trent had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 315).