Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
90
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
430
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 90 vs 430 incidents in March 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 430 incidents compared to 90, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (10) and Other theft (9), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (76) and Shoplifting (46). Dudley is below the national average while Stafford is above, making Dudley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 90 vs 430 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 430).