Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B50 · Warwickshire
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bidford-on-Avon has less crime — 54 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Bidford-on-Avon in February 2026 — 287 incidents compared to 54, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bidford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Burglary (5), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (27) and Shoplifting (25). Bidford-on-Avon is below the national average while Dudley is above, making Bidford-on-Avon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bidford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 54 vs 287 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Bidford-on-Avon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bidford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Bidford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 287).