Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B29 · Birmingham
477
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 274 vs 477 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 477 vs 274 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Burglary (51), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (26). 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 — 274 vs 477 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 Burglary while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (274 vs 477).