Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Biddulph has less crime — 77 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Biddulph in April 2026 — 159 vs 77 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (23) and Vehicle crime (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 77 vs 159 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Biddulph is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Biddulph recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 159).