Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Biddulph recorded notably higher crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 82 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Public order (10), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). 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, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Biddulph — 44 vs 82 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Wigginton 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 Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 82).