Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST11 · Staffordshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 27 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 27, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 27 vs 153 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 153).