Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST11 · Staffordshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 51 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 51, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Vehicle crime (19), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Burglary (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 51 vs 159 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 159).