Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY1 · Dudley
333
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 108 vs 333 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 108, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (41). 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, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 108 vs 333 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Public order while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 333).