Alcester vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Alcester

B49 · Warwickshire

41

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order4

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting16
  • Burglary10

Alcester has less crime — 41 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Alcester in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 41, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alcester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (4), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alcester or Dudley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Alcester recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 41 vs 107 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Alcester is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Alcester and Dudley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alcester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Alcester recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 107).

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