Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent
554
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 75 vs 554 incidents in February 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 554 incidents compared to 75, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (136) and Shoplifting (45). 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 — 75 vs 554 incidents. That is 86% 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 Stoke-on-Trent had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 554).