Dudley vs Forsbrook — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY1 · Dudley

366

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences147
  • Shoplifting45
  • Other theft30

Forsbrook

ST11 · Staffordshire

38

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Other theft5

Forsbrook has less crime — 38 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in March 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 38, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (13). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Forsbrook is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Forsbrook safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 38 vs 366 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 366).

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