Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST10 · Staffordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cheadle has less crime — 20 vs 75 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in February 2026 — 75 incidents compared to 20, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Cheadle has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 20 vs 75 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Cheadle 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 Criminal damage & arson while Cheadle had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 75).