Birmingham vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B34 · Birmingham

303

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences120
  • Shoplifting61
  • Vehicle crime34

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting16
  • Burglary10

Dudley has less crime — 107 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 303 incidents compared to 107, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (34), while Dudley has more Burglary (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Dudley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 107 vs 303 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Dudley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Burglary. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 303).

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