Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
90
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
349
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 90 vs 349 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 349 incidents compared to 90, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (10) and Other theft (9), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Anti-social behaviour (63) and Public order (30). Dudley is below the national average while Newcastle-under-Lyme is above, making Dudley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 90 vs 349 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 349).