Dudley vs Forsbrook — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

96

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Vehicle crime14
  • Other theft12

Forsbrook

ST11 · Staffordshire

51

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Burglary5

Forsbrook has less crime — 51 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Forsbrook in April 2026 — 96 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12), while Forsbrook has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Burglary (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Forsbrook safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 51 vs 96 incidents. That is 47% 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 April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Forsbrook had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 96).

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