Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE13 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Branston has less crime — 7 vs 25 incidents in April 2026.
Barlaston recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 7, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Burglary (4), 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 April 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Barlaston — 7 vs 25 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Burglary while Branston had more Other theft. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 25).