Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 96 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley and Tamworth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 96 and 108 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 — 96 vs 108 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Dudley 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 while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 108).