Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST18 · Staffordshire
60
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 56 vs 60 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Hopton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 56 and 60 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18) and Public order (5), while Hopton has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Burglary (4). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Hopton — 56 vs 60 incidents. That is 7% 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 Hopton had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 60).