Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Barlaston has less crime — 25 vs 129 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Barlaston in April 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 25, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Stafford has more 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, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 25 vs 129 incidents. That is 81% 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 Stafford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barlaston recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 129).