Kidsgrove vs Stone — 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

Stone

ST15 · Staffordshire

99

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Other theft9

Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 99 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stone recorded notably higher crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 99 vs 63 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Stone has more Other theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kidsgrove or Stone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Stone — 63 vs 99 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kidsgrove and Stone?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stone had more Other theft. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 99).

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