Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
30
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ST15 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 30 vs 94 incidents in March 2026.
Stone recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 30, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Stone has more 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 — 30 vs 94 incidents. That is 68% 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 while Stone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 94).