Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
329
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 33 vs 329 incidents in February 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in February 2026 — 329 incidents compared to 33, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Stafford has more Public order (42). Kidsgrove is below the national average while Stafford is above, making Kidsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 33 vs 329 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stafford had more Public order. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 329).