Dudley vs Newcastle-under-Lyme — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY9 · Dudley

30

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Burglary2

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 · Staffordshire

349

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences155
  • Anti-social behaviour63
  • Public order30

Dudley has less crime — 30 vs 349 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 349 incidents compared to 30, a 11.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Public order (30). Dudley is below the national average while Newcastle-under-Lyme is above, making Dudley the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Newcastle-under-Lyme safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 30 vs 349 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Newcastle-under-Lyme?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 349).

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