Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 85 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Bromsgrove and Dudley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 85 and 96 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Public order (10), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 85 vs 96 incidents. That is 11% 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 Shoplifting and Public order while Dudley had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 96).