Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 85 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 159 vs 85 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (19). 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 — 85 vs 159 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Public order while Dudley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 159).