Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST10 · Staffordshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cheadle has less crime — 57 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Cheadle in April 2026 — 96 vs 57 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 57 vs 96 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Dudley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 96).