Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST11 · Staffordshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 51 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).