Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 13, a 16.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (21) and Burglary (15). Branston is below the national average while Dudley is above, making Branston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 13 vs 210 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 210).