Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B9 · Birmingham
669
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 366 vs 669 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 669 vs 366 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (70) and Criminal damage & arson (51), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (45) and Other theft (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 366 vs 669 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (366 vs 669).