Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 22 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 22, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 22 vs 96 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dudley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 96).