Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 56 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 56, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 56 vs 159 incidents. That is 65% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 159).