Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST11 · Staffordshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barlaston has less crime — 18 vs 27 incidents in February 2026.
Forsbrook recorded notably higher crime than Barlaston in February 2026 — 27 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Forsbrook has more Burglary (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than Forsbrook — 18 vs 27 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Barlaston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Forsbrook had more Burglary. Overall, Barlaston recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 27).