Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B30 · Birmingham
264
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 264 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 (366 vs 264 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Dudley has more Other theft (30). 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 — 264 vs 366 incidents. That is 28% 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 Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (264 vs 366).