Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Biddulph recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 23, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Public order (10), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Biddulph — 23 vs 82 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 82).