Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 33 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in February 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 33, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Tamworth has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 33 vs 161 incidents. That is 80% 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 Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 161).