Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST16 · Staffordshire
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stafford has less crime — 129 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Stafford in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 129, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Stafford has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 129 vs 428 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Public order while Stafford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 428).