Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B20 · Birmingham
563
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY5 · Dudley
303
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 303 vs 563 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 563 vs 303 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (50) and Vehicle crime (44), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (81) and Criminal damage & arson (30). 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 — 303 vs 563 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (303 vs 563).