Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B80 · Warwickshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Studley has less crime — 33 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Studley in February 2026 — 287 incidents compared to 33, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27) and Shoplifting (25), while Studley has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Public order (3). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Studley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Studley recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 33 vs 287 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Studley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Studley had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Studley recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 287).