Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 101 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Bickenhill and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 101 and 107 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (24) and Criminal damage & arson (15), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 101 vs 107 incidents. That is 6% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 107).