Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST4 · Stoke-on-Trent
388
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 366 vs 388 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley and Stoke-on-Trent recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 366 and 388 incidents respectively. 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 (51) and Public order (39). 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 388 incidents. That is 6% 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 Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (366 vs 388).