Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 138 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 229 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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 — 138 vs 229 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Dudley 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 229).