Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 120 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (153 vs 120 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11), 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 120 vs 153 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 153).