Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY5 · Dudley
330
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 56 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 330 incidents compared to 56, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18) and Public order (5), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (68) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Birmingham is below the national average while Dudley is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 56 vs 330 incidents. That is 83% 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 and Public order while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 330).