Cheadle vs Stoke-on-Trent — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cheadle

ST10 · Staffordshire

57

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Other theft6
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent

570

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences156
  • Anti-social behaviour126
  • Shoplifting58

Cheadle has less crime — 57 vs 570 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in April 2026 — 570 incidents compared to 57, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Shoplifting (58). Cheadle is below the national average while Stoke-on-Trent is above, making Cheadle the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cheadle or Stoke-on-Trent safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 57 vs 570 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cheadle and Stoke-on-Trent?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Other theft while Stoke-on-Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 570).

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