Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 159 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (222 vs 159 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Vehicle crime (19), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (41) and Public order (21). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 159 vs 222 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Tamworth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 222).