Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
133
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Stafford has less crime — 133 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Stafford in March 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 133, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 133 vs 366 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 366).