Biddulph vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Biddulph

ST8 · Staffordshire

113

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Dudley

DY1 · Dudley

366

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences147
  • Shoplifting45
  • Other theft30

Biddulph has less crime — 113 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Biddulph in March 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 113, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (45) and Other theft (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Biddulph or Dudley safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 113 vs 366 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Biddulph recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 366).

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