Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST5 · Staffordshire
349
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
430
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Newcastle-under-Lyme has less crime — 349 vs 430 incidents in March 2026.
Stafford saw somewhat more crime than Newcastle-under-Lyme in March 2026 (430 vs 349 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle-under-Lyme sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Stafford has more Shoplifting (46). 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 Stafford — 349 vs 430 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Newcastle-under-Lyme saw higher rates of Public order while Stafford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded fewer total crimes (349 vs 430).