Kidsgrove Crime Overview
Kidsgrove is the second most dangerous small town in Staffordshire, and is the 40th most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 201 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Kidsgrove in 2020 was 26 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 13% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 29 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Kidsgrove is the 84th safest small town, and the 4,015th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2020, Kidsgrove had the worst crime rate in Staffordshire for other theft, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Kidsgrove are violence and sexual offences, with 287 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 12. This is 74% lower than 2019's figure of 499 offences and a difference of 8.97 from 2019's crime rate of 21. Kidsgrove's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 1200% from 2019's figure of 13 crimes.
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Kidsgrove Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Kidsgrove This Year
| Kidsgrove | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 247 | 10.44 | 15,935 | 14.03 | 34% safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.34 | 2,025 | 1.78 | 424% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 114 | 4.82 | 4,177 | 3.68 | 24% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.51 | 942 | 0.83 | 63% safer |
| Other Crime | 17 | 0.72 | 761 | 0.67 | 7% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 51 | 2.16 | 2,877 | 2.53 | 17% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.17 | 282 | 0.25 | 47% safer |
| Public Order | 33 | 1.40 | 1,847 | 1.63 | 16% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.04 | 322 | 0.28 | 600% safer |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 1.86 | 1,867 | 1.64 | 12% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.04 | 166 | 0.15 | 275% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 41 | 1.73 | 2,022 | 1.78 | 2.9% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 287 | 12.13 | 15,600 | 13.74 | 13% safer |
Crime in Kidsgrove Compared To Staffordshire
Kidsgrove Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 31 | 29 | 25 | 10 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.63 | 0.59 | 0.47 | 0.51 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.63 | 0.72 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.5 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.51 | 0.30 | 0.55 | 0.04 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.04 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.04 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 23 | 25 | 21 | 12 | Safer |
Changes In Kidsgrove's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Kidsgrove to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove | 25.92 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 62% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 67% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 69% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 70% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 70% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 73% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 75% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 76% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 81% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 81% more dangerous |
Crime in Kidsgrove's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove Central | 231 | 40 | First |
| Kidsgrove East | 110 | 14 | Third |
| Kidsgrove West | 246 | 28 | Second |
Crime in Kidsgrove During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Kidsgrove change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Kidsgrove saw a 300% increase in drugs. Kidsgrove saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during October, when it fell by 98% compared to October in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -11% | -6% | -6% | - | - | -98% | - | -98% | - | -41% |
| Burglary | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +100% | -25% | -48% | -96% | - | - | - | - | - | +19% |
| Drugs | +300% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | +50% | +300% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -50% | -33% | -50% | -94% | - | - | - | - | -93% | -67% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +25% | +14% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +33% | -60% | -82% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -33% |
| Vehicle Crime | +200% | -67% | -40% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -43% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +8% | +15% | -49% | - | - | - | - | - | -97% | - |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Kidsgrove
What police force serves Kidsgrove?
Kidsgrove's local territorial police force is the Staffordshire Police.How dangerous is Kidsgrove?
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The most common crimes in Kidsgrove are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Kidsgrove?
Kidsgrove's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021