Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 22 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 22, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Dudley has more Public order (21). 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, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 22 vs 159 incidents. That is 86% 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 Other theft while Dudley had more Public order. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 159).