Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
349
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Newcastle-under-Lyme has less crime — 349 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley and Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 366 and 349 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Other theft (30), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Anti-social behaviour (63) and Public order (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 349 vs 366 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded fewer total crimes (349 vs 366).