Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST16 · Staffordshire
329
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent
554
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Stafford has less crime — 329 vs 554 incidents in February 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded notably higher crime than Stafford in February 2026 — 554 vs 329 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Shoplifting (45). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 329 vs 554 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Public order while Stoke-on-Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (329 vs 554).