Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 96 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Burglary (6), while Dudley has more 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, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 51 vs 96 incidents. That is 47% 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 while Dudley had more Other theft. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 96).