Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 129 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford recorded notably higher crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 129 vs 63 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), 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, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 63 vs 129 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stafford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 129).