Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST14 · Staffordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Uttoxeter has less crime — 69 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Uttoxeter in April 2026 — 159 vs 69 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Uttoxeter has more Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Uttoxeter recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 69 vs 159 incidents. That is 57% 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 while Uttoxeter had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Uttoxeter recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 159).