Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 34 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 34, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10). 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 — 34 vs 125 incidents. That is 73% 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 Other theft and Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 125).