Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST4 · Stoke-on-Trent
352
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 352 incidents in February 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 352 incidents compared to 22, a 16.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Burglary (3), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (51) and Criminal damage & arson (32). Birmingham is below the national average while Stoke-on-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 Stoke-on-Trent — 22 vs 352 incidents. That is 94% 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 Stoke-on-Trent had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 352).