Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 34 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 34, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5), while Burton upon Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (30) and Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 34 vs 177 incidents. That is 81% 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 Other theft and Vehicle crime while Burton upon Trent had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 177).