Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 12 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).