Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST15 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Stone has less crime — 94 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Stone in March 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 94, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Other theft (30), while Stone has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stone is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Stone recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 94 vs 366 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Stone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Stone had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stone recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 366).