Birmingham vs Kidsgrove — 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

Kidsgrove

ST7 · Staffordshire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Shoplifting7

Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 63, a 2.5x difference. 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 Kidsgrove safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 63 vs 159 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 42 incidents of this type vs 26 in Kidsgrove. Overall, Kidsgrove had fewer total crimes (63 vs 159).

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