Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B42 · Birmingham
212
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 210 vs 212 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 212 and 210 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (34), while Dudley has more Burglary (15). 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 — 210 vs 212 incidents. That is 1% 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 Burglary. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (210 vs 212).