Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 138 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (177 vs 138 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Burton upon Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (30). 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 — 138 vs 177 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Burton upon Trent had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 177).