Dudley vs Penkridge — 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

Penkridge

ST19 · Staffordshire

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting1

Penkridge has less crime — 1 vs 151 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in March 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 1, a 151.0x difference. 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 Penkridge safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 1 vs 151 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

In March 2026, Dudley's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (62 incidents) while Penkridge's was Shoplifting (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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