Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 22 and 23 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Burglary (3), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 22 vs 23 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Burglary while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 23).