Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B33 · Birmingham
349
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 287 vs 349 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (349 vs 287 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (25). 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 — 287 vs 349 incidents. That is 18% 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 (287 vs 349).