Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST16 · Staffordshire
329
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ST4 · Stoke-on-Trent
352
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Stafford has less crime — 329 vs 352 incidents in February 2026.
Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 329 and 352 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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 352 incidents. That is 7% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (329 vs 352).