Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B28 · Birmingham
266
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY3 · Dudley
151
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 151 vs 266 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 266 vs 151 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (23). 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 — 151 vs 266 incidents. That is 43% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 266).