Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST5 · Staffordshire
349
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY13 · Worcestershire
163
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Stourport-on-Severn has less crime — 163 vs 349 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded notably higher crime than Stourport-on-Severn in March 2026 — 349 vs 163 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle-under-Lyme sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Stourport-on-Severn has more Shoplifting (26). 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, Stourport-on-Severn recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 163 vs 349 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Newcastle-under-Lyme is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Newcastle-under-Lyme saw higher rates of Public order while Stourport-on-Severn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stourport-on-Severn recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 349).