Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B32 · Birmingham
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 125 vs 237 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 237 vs 125 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (21), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 125 vs 237 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 237).