Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B28 · Birmingham
266
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 266 vs 274 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 266 and 274 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (27). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 266 vs 274 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Dudley 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, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (266 vs 274).