Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B27 · Birmingham
448
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 229 vs 448 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 448 vs 229 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (46), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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 February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 229 vs 448 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (229 vs 448).