Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Branston has less crime — 7 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.
Kidsgrove recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 63 incidents compared to 7, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Other theft (1), 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, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Kidsgrove — 7 vs 63 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Other theft while Kidsgrove had more Shoplifting. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 63).