Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 56 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 56, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18) and Public order (5), while Burton upon Trent has more Shoplifting (21) and Anti-social behaviour (19). 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 Burton upon Trent — 56 vs 145 incidents. That is 61% 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 Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 145).