Stoke-on-Trent vs Stoke-on-Trent — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Stoke-on-Trent

ST2 · Stoke-on-Trent

179

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Criminal damage & arson27

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 · Stoke-on-Trent

442

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences142
  • Anti-social behaviour99
  • Criminal damage & arson36

Stoke-on-Trent has less crime — 179 vs 442 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stoke-on-Trent recorded notably higher crime than Stoke-on-Trent in April 2026 — 442 vs 179 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stoke-on-Trent records significantly more (142 vs 76 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Stoke-on-Trent report — £4.99 Get the full Stoke-on-Trent report — £4.99
View Stoke-on-Trent area page → View Stoke-on-Trent area page →

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke-on-Trent or Stoke-on-Trent safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stoke-on-Trent recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 179 vs 442 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 76 incidents of this type vs 142 in Stoke-on-Trent. Overall, Stoke-on-Trent had fewer total crimes (179 vs 442).

Compare other areas

Stoke-on-Trent vs Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent vs Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent vs Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent vs Newcastle-under-LymeStoke-on-Trent vs KidsgroveStoke-on-Trent vs Stoke-on-Trent