Crime in Kidsgrove: statistics, rates and trends
1,422 crimes were recorded in Kidsgrove in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kidsgrove at a glance
- Crime trends in Kidsgrove
- Types of crime in Kidsgrove
- Kidsgrove compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kidsgrove
- Streets with the most crime in Kidsgrove
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kidsgrove
- Demographics of Kidsgrove
- Questions about crime in Kidsgrove
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (623), anti-social behaviour (257) and public order (116) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 456th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kidsgrove | Newcastle-under-Lyme | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,422 | 11,323 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.3 | 88.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 15,576 | 127,727 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Kidsgrove of any year here (1,422 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,422 | 91.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,147 | 73.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 917 | 58.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,216 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,205 | 77.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,067 | 68.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,199 | 77.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,365 | 87.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,383 | 88.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (50% below) and burglary (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 191 to 257 and public order rose from 88 to 116.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 623 | 40.0 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 257 | 16.5 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Public order | 116 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 5.4 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Other theft | 61 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.1 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kidsgrove; the highest is Stoke-on-Trent (139.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Elworth (37.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidsgrove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager | 928 | 57.4 | -37% |
| Biddulph | 1,291 | 78.5 | -14% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8,182 | 103.1 | +13% |
| Congleton | 2,345 | 70.6 | -23% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 37,543 | 139.7 | +53% |
| Sandbach | 899 | 68.1 | -25% |
| Elworth | 301 | 37.6 | -59% |
| Werrington | 398 | 62.2 | -32% |
Of the 3 areas within Kidsgrove, Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe had the highest crime rate (107.8 per 1,000) and Newchapel & Mow Cop the lowest (42.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe | Neighbourhood | 8,086 | 872 | 107.8 |
| Talke & Butt Lane | Neighbourhood | 9,974 | 883 | 88.5 |
| Newchapel & Mow Cop | Neighbourhood | 5,826 | 247 | 42.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Kidsgrove over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (118).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 118 |
| On or near Parking Area | 84 |
| On or near Mill Rise | 51 |
| On or near Kinnersley Street | 50 |
| On or near B5371 | 41 |
| On or near Fourth Avenue | 40 |
| On or near First Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Meadows Road | 29 |
| On or near Ryder Grove | 27 |
| On or near Warwick Close | 27 |
Of the 1,165 crimes in Kidsgrove with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 257 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 514 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 22.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 184 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Kidsgrove has an estimated population of 15,576 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kidsgrove average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kidsgrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kidsgrove a safe place to live?
Kidsgrove recorded 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 456th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kidsgrove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 623 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (257).
Is crime in Kidsgrove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidsgrove was up 24% on the year before: 1,422 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,147 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kidsgrove?
About 15,576 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kidsgrove?
Kidsgrove is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.