Dudley vs Eccleshall — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY9 · Dudley

30

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Burglary2

Eccleshall

ST21 · Staffordshire

4

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4

Eccleshall has less crime — 4 vs 30 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Eccleshall in March 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 4, a 7.5x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Eccleshall safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Eccleshall recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 4 vs 30 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Eccleshall is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Eccleshall?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Dudley recorded 17 incidents of this type vs 4 in Eccleshall. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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