Stoke-on-Trent vs Stone — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Stoke-on-Trent

ST3 · Stoke-on-Trent

310

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences121
  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Criminal damage & arson28

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 310 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Stone in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 99, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Stone has more Other theft (9). Stoke-on-Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stone is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke-on-Trent or Stone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stone recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 99 vs 310 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Stone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stoke-on-Trent saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stone had more Other theft. Overall, Stone recorded fewer total crimes (99 vs 310).

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