Dudley vs Studley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY2 · Dudley

288

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences99
  • Shoplifting36
  • Criminal damage & arson34

Studley

B80 · Warwickshire

51

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Shoplifting9

Studley has less crime — 51 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Studley in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 51, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), while Studley has more Anti-social behaviour (10). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Studley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Studley recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 51 vs 288 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Studley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Studley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Studley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Studley recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 288).

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