Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 56 vs 129 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 129 vs 56 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18) and Public order (5), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Criminal damage & arson (16). 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 Stafford — 56 vs 129 incidents. That is 57% 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 Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 129).