Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
349
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 274 vs 349 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in March 2026 (349 vs 274 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Criminal damage & arson (26), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Anti-social behaviour (63) and Public order (30). 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 March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 274 vs 349 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Newcastle-under-Lyme is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (274 vs 349).