Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE13 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Branston has less crime — 7 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 7, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Public order (3), while Branston has more Other theft (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 7 vs 28 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Branston had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 28).