Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 77 incidents in April 2026.
Biddulph recorded notably higher crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 77 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Wigginton has more Vehicle crime (3). 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, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Biddulph — 37 vs 77 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wigginton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 77).