Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
Barlaston saw somewhat more crime than Branston in February 2026 (18 vs 13 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Branston has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Barlaston — 13 vs 18 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Public order while Branston had more Other theft. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 18).