Dudley vs Forsbrook — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting16
  • Burglary10

Forsbrook

ST11 · Staffordshire

27

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Burglary3

Forsbrook has less crime — 27 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 27, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (6). 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 Forsbrook safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 27 vs 107 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 107).

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