Dudley vs Malpas — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY3 · Dudley

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting23
  • Vehicle crime19

Malpas

SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order8
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Malpas has less crime — 19 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Malpas safer?

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.

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

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).

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