Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Branston has less crime — 7 vs 129 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 7, a 18.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Other theft (1), 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, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 7 vs 129 incidents. That is 95% 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 Stafford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 129).