Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
133
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Stafford has less crime — 133 vs 274 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Stafford in March 2026 — 274 vs 133 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Criminal damage & arson (26), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and Other theft (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 133 vs 274 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 274).