Birmingham vs Burton upon Trent — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting38
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Burton upon Trent

DE15 · Staffordshire

145

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham and Burton upon Trent recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 159 and 145 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Burton upon Trent safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 145 vs 159 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Burton upon Trent?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 42 incidents of this type vs 55 in Burton upon Trent. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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