Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Leek recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 32, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Leek has more Anti-social behaviour (32) and Criminal damage & arson (11). 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 Leek — 32 vs 137 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Leek had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 137).