Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST14 · Staffordshire
96
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Uttoxeter has less crime — 96 vs 274 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Uttoxeter in March 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 96, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Criminal damage & arson (26), while Uttoxeter has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (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 274 incidents. That is 65% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Uttoxeter had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Uttoxeter recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 274).