Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 28 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 28, a 11.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Public order (3), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Anti-social behaviour (63) and Shoplifting (30). Birmingham is below the national average while Newcastle-under-Lyme is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 28 vs 308 incidents. That is 91% 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 308).