Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Leek recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 116 incidents compared to 22, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Burglary (3), while Leek has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Public order (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 22 vs 116 incidents. That is 81% 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 Leek had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 116).