Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 159 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (222 vs 159 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (41). 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 — 159 vs 222 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Tamworth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 222).