Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST2 · Stoke-on-Trent
203
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Stoke-on-Trent has less crime — 203 vs 274 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Stoke-on-Trent in March 2026 (274 vs 203 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (24). 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, Stoke-on-Trent recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 203 vs 274 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stoke-on-Trent had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stoke-on-Trent recorded fewer total crimes (203 vs 274).