Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 78 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Leek recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 137 vs 78 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Leek has more 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 — 78 vs 137 incidents. That is 43% 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 Shoplifting while Leek had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 137).