Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 13, a 24.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Anti-social behaviour (58) and Public order (27). Branston is below the national average while Newcastle-under-Lyme is above, making Branston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 13 vs 315 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 315).