Branston vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Branston

DE13 · Staffordshire

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Vehicle crime2
  • Other theft1

Dudley

DY8 · Dudley

153

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting27
  • Burglary11

Branston has less crime — 13 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 13, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (27) and Burglary (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Branston or Dudley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 13 vs 153 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Branston and Dudley?

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 153).

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