Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY6 · Dudley
90
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 90 vs 296 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 296 incidents compared to 90, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Criminal damage & arson (22), while Dudley has more Burglary (10) and Other theft (9). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dudley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 90 vs 296 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 296).