Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B32 · Birmingham
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 229 vs 237 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 237 and 229 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (21), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (55). 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 February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 229 vs 237 incidents. That is 3% 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 (229 vs 237).