Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
178
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
430
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 178 vs 430 incidents in March 2026.
Stafford recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 430 vs 178 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (13), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (76). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 178 vs 430 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 430).