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

DY9 · Dudley

32

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Burglary5
  • Public order5

Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bromsgrove recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 32, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Dudley has more Burglary (5). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Bromsgrove — 32 vs 108 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dudley had more Burglary. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 108).

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