Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Biddulph has less crime — 82 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Biddulph in February 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 82, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Public order (10), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (55) and Criminal damage & arson (18). Biddulph is below the national average while Dudley is above, making Biddulph the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 82 vs 229 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Biddulph is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Biddulph recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 229).