Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 75 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 75, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Anti-social behaviour (58) and Public order (27). 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 February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 75 vs 315 incidents. That is 76% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 315).