Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
178
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST3 · Stoke-on-Trent
324
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 178 vs 324 incidents in March 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 324 vs 178 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28) and Burglary (13), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (44) and Public order (37). 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 Stoke-on-Trent — 178 vs 324 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Stoke-on-Trent had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 324).