Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Barlaston has less crime — 25 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.
Kidsgrove recorded substantially more crime than Barlaston in April 2026 — 63 incidents compared to 25, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Kidsgrove has more Shoplifting (7). 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, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than Kidsgrove — 25 vs 63 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Barlaston 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 Kidsgrove had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barlaston recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 63).