Stafford vs Stone — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Stafford

ST17 · Staffordshire

129

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Stone

ST15 · Staffordshire

99

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Other theft9

Stone has less crime — 99 vs 129 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stafford saw somewhat more crime than Stone in April 2026 (129 vs 99 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Stone has more Other theft (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stafford or Stone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stone recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 99 vs 129 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Stone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Stafford and Stone?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stone had more Other theft. Overall, Stone recorded fewer total crimes (99 vs 129).

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