Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 56 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 56, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18) and Public order (5), while Burton upon Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (39) and Shoplifting (38). Birmingham is below the national average while Burton upon Trent is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 56 vs 319 incidents. That is 82% 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 Vehicle crime and Public order while Burton upon Trent had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 319).