Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST10 · Staffordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cheadle has less crime — 20 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 20, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (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, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 20 vs 107 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 107).