Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST5 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
93
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stafford has less crime — 93 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Stafford in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 93, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle-under-Lyme sees higher rates of Public order (27), while Stafford has more Shoplifting (16). Newcastle-under-Lyme sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stafford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 93 vs 315 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Stafford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle-under-Lyme saw higher rates of Public order while Stafford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 315).