Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 28 vs 32 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 28 and 32 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Dudley has more Burglary (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 28 vs 32 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Burglary. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 32).