Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST11 · Staffordshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST2 · Stoke-on-Trent
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 51 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 51, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Forsbrook sees higher rates of Burglary (5), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Criminal damage & arson (27). 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, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 51 vs 179 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Forsbrook saw higher rates of Burglary while Stoke-on-Trent had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 179).