Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 19 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Malpas in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 19, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Vehicle crime (19), while Malpas has more Public order (8) and Anti-social behaviour (3). 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, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 19 vs 159 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Malpas 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 Malpas had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 159).