Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ST11 · Staffordshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 27 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in February 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 27, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (6). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Forsbrook is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 27 vs 210 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 210).