Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 33 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in February 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 33, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Tamworth has more Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 33 vs 94 incidents. That is 65% 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 Other theft. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 94).