Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 296 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 (366 vs 296 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Dudley has more Other theft (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on March 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 296 vs 366 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (296 vs 366).