Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B29 · Birmingham
400
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 400 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 400 incidents compared to 32, a 12.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (62) and Vehicle crime (48), while Dudley has more Burglary (5) and Public order (5). Birmingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dudley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 32 vs 400 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 400).