Birmingham vs Kidsgrove — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

138

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Shoplifting34
  • Vehicle crime14

Kidsgrove

ST7 · Staffordshire

33

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Shoplifting4
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Kidsgrove has less crime — 33 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in February 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 33, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (4). 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 February 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 33 vs 138 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 138).

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