Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST11 · Staffordshire
38
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 38 vs 274 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in March 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 38, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Criminal damage & arson (26), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (13) and Other theft (5). 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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Based on March 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 38 vs 274 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 274).