Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Barlaston has less crime — 25 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Barlaston in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 25, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Burglary (4) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 25 vs 96 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Barlaston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Dudley had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Barlaston recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 96).