Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 51, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Burglary (6) and Vehicle crime (6), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (36) and Criminal damage & arson (34). Dorridge is below the national average while Dudley is above, making Dorridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 51 vs 288 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dorridge saw higher rates of Burglary and Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 288).