Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 43, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 43 vs 125 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorridge saw higher rates of Public order while Dudley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 125).