Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 32, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Anti-social behaviour (19), while Dudley has more Burglary (5) and Public order (5). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 32 vs 145 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
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 Burglary and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 145).