Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 78 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 78 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Wigginton has more Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 37 vs 78 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Wigginton 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 Wigginton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 78).