Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 77 incidents in April 2026.
Biddulph recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 77 vs 32 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Dudley has more Burglary (5) and Public order (5). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Biddulph — 32 vs 77 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Dudley 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 Burglary and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 77).