Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 105 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in February 2026 — 287 incidents compared to 105, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16) and Public order (9), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (27) and Shoplifting (25). 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, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 105 vs 287 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 287).