Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 138 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 138 and 153 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Dudley has more 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 — 138 vs 153 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Burglary. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 153).