Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST5 · Staffordshire
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 37, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle-under-Lyme sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Wigginton has more Vehicle crime (3). Newcastle-under-Lyme sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 37 vs 308 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle-under-Lyme saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 308).