Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST10 · Staffordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cheadle has less crime — 20 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Cheadle in February 2026 (23 vs 20 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 20 vs 23 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Dudley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 23).