Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST16 · Staffordshire
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent
570
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stafford has less crime — 428 vs 570 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent saw somewhat more crime than Stafford in April 2026 (570 vs 428 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Shoplifting (58). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 428 vs 570 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Public order while Stoke-on-Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (428 vs 570).