Burton upon Trent vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton upon Trent

DE15 · Staffordshire

145

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

96

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Vehicle crime14
  • Other theft12

Dudley has less crime — 96 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 145 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Anti-social behaviour (19), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Dudley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 96 vs 145 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton upon Trent and Dudley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Dudley had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 145).

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