Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST11 · Staffordshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 27 vs 33 incidents in February 2026.
Kidsgrove saw somewhat more crime than Forsbrook in February 2026 (33 vs 27 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Forsbrook sees higher rates of Burglary (3), while Kidsgrove has more Shoplifting (4). 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, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Kidsgrove — 27 vs 33 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Forsbrook saw higher rates of Burglary while Kidsgrove had more Shoplifting. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 33).