Dudley vs Malpas — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY8 · Dudley

153

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting27
  • Burglary11

Malpas

SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester

12

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft4
  • Public order3
  • Violence & sexual offences3

Malpas has less crime — 12 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Malpas in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 12, a 12.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Burglary (11), while Malpas has more Other theft (4) and Public order (3). 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 Malpas safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 12 vs 153 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Malpas is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Malpas had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 153).

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