Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY8 · Dudley
178
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 178 vs 296 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 296 vs 178 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Dudley has more Burglary (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 178 vs 296 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Birmingham 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 Burglary. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 296).