Kidsgrove vs Stoke-on-Trent — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kidsgrove

ST7 · Staffordshire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Shoplifting7

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent

570

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 570 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 570 incidents compared to 63, a 9.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stoke-on-Trent records significantly more (156 vs 26 incidents). Kidsgrove is below the national average while Stoke-on-Trent is above, making Kidsgrove the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kidsgrove or Stoke-on-Trent safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 63 vs 570 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Kidsgrove recorded 26 incidents of this type vs 156 in Stoke-on-Trent. Overall, Kidsgrove had fewer total crimes (63 vs 570).

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