Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 101 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Bickenhill in February 2026 (125 vs 101 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (24), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 101 vs 125 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Bickenhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft while Dudley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 125).