Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST14 · Staffordshire
96
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Uttoxeter has less crime — 96 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Uttoxeter in March 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 96, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Uttoxeter has more Anti-social behaviour (14). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Uttoxeter is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Uttoxeter recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 96 vs 366 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Uttoxeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Uttoxeter had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Uttoxeter recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 366).