Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B44 · Birmingham
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 153 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 291 vs 153 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28) and Public order (27), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (27) and Burglary (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 153 vs 291 incidents. That is 47% 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 and Public order while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 291).