Dudley vs Eccleshall — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY3 · Dudley

151

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting23
  • Vehicle crime15

Eccleshall

ST21 · Staffordshire

4

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4

Eccleshall has less crime — 4 vs 151 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Eccleshall in March 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 4, a 37.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dudley records significantly more (62 vs 4 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Eccleshall safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Eccleshall recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 4 vs 151 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Eccleshall is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Dudley recorded 62 incidents of this type vs 4 in Eccleshall. Overall, Eccleshall had fewer total crimes (4 vs 151).

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