Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 22, a 14.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Burglary (3), while Burton upon Trent has more Shoplifting (36) and Anti-social behaviour (30). Birmingham is below the national average while Burton upon Trent is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 22 vs 315 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Burglary while Burton upon Trent had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 315).