Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 85 incidents in April 2026.
Bromsgrove recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 32, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Dudley has more Burglary (5). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Bromsgrove — 32 vs 85 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
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 85).