Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 13, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 13 vs 125 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 125).