Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
151
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
349
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 151 vs 349 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 349 vs 151 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Vehicle crime (15), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Anti-social behaviour (63) and Public order (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 151 vs 349 incidents. That is 57% 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 Vehicle crime while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 349).