Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
30
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
133
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 30 vs 133 incidents in March 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 133 incidents compared to 30, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Stafford has more Other theft (15). 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 — 30 vs 133 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Stafford had more Other theft. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 133).