Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
90
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ST19 · Staffordshire
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Penkridge has less crime — 1 vs 90 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in March 2026 — 90 incidents compared to 1, a 90.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (38) and Burglary (10), while Penkridge has more Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 1 vs 90 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Burglary while Penkridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 90).