Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST16 · Staffordshire
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST4 · Stoke-on-Trent
348
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stoke-on-Trent has less crime — 348 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford saw somewhat more crime than Stoke-on-Trent in April 2026 (428 vs 348 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Shoplifting (38). 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, Stoke-on-Trent recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 348 vs 428 incidents. That is 19% 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 Stoke-on-Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stoke-on-Trent recorded fewer total crimes (348 vs 428).