Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent
635
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 366 vs 635 incidents in March 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 635 vs 366 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Other theft (30), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (145) and Criminal damage & arson (55). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 366 vs 635 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Stoke-on-Trent had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (366 vs 635).