Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
90
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ST15 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 90 vs 94 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley and Stone recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 90 and 94 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (10) and Other theft (9), while Stone has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Stone — 90 vs 94 incidents. That is 4% 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 Stone had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 94).