Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
22
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Barlaston has less crime — 22 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Barlaston in March 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 22, a 16.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (45) and Other theft (30). Barlaston is below the national average while Dudley is above, making Barlaston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 22 vs 366 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Barlaston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Barlaston recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 366).