Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
330
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST14 · Staffordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Uttoxeter has less crime — 69 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Uttoxeter in April 2026 — 330 incidents compared to 69, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Uttoxeter has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Public order (11). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Uttoxeter is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Uttoxeter recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 69 vs 330 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Uttoxeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Uttoxeter had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Uttoxeter recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 330).