Stafford vs Stourport-on-Severn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Stafford

ST16 · Staffordshire

430

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences147
  • Anti-social behaviour76
  • Shoplifting46

Stourport-on-Severn

DY13 · Worcestershire

163

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Shoplifting26

Stourport-on-Severn has less crime — 163 vs 430 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Stourport-on-Severn in March 2026 — 430 incidents compared to 163, a 2.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stafford records significantly more (147 vs 45 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stafford or Stourport-on-Severn safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Stourport-on-Severn recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 163 vs 430 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Stafford and Stourport-on-Severn?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Stafford recorded 147 incidents of this type vs 45 in Stourport-on-Severn. Overall, Stourport-on-Severn had fewer total crimes (163 vs 430).

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