Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 28 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Leek recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 28, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Public order (3), while Leek has more Anti-social behaviour (32) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 28 vs 137 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Birmingham 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 Leek had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 137).