Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 108 vs 63 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Tamworth has more Other theft (10). 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 Tamworth — 63 vs 108 incidents. That is 42% 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 Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 108).