Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Biddulph recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 13, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Public order (10), while Branston has more Vehicle crime (2) and 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 Biddulph — 13 vs 82 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Branston had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 82).