Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B18 · Birmingham
761
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 366 vs 761 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 761 vs 366 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (71), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (45). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 366 vs 761 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (366 vs 761).