Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
303
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
430
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 303 vs 430 incidents in March 2026.
Stafford saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in March 2026 (430 vs 303 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (76). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 303 vs 430 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (303 vs 430).