Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B34 · Birmingham
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY1 · Dudley
333
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 313 vs 333 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 313 and 333 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (41), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (35). 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 April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 313 vs 333 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (313 vs 333).