Bromsgrove vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromsgrove

B60 · Worcestershire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Shoplifting14
  • Public order11

Dudley

DY8 · Dudley

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Shoplifting24
  • Public order21

Bromsgrove has less crime — 108 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 (159 vs 108 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromsgrove or Dudley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 108 vs 159 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Bromsgrove and Dudley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bromsgrove recorded 51 incidents of this type vs 57 in Dudley. Overall, Bromsgrove had fewer total crimes (108 vs 159).

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