Birmingham vs Cheadle — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B75 · Birmingham

78

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Shoplifting16
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Cheadle

ST10 · Staffordshire

57

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Other theft6
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Cheadle has less crime — 57 vs 78 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Cheadle in April 2026 (78 vs 57 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Cheadle has more Other theft (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Cheadle safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 57 vs 78 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Cheadle?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cheadle had more Other theft. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 78).

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