Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 51 incidents in April 2026.
Dorridge recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 51 vs 32 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (6), while Dudley has more Public order (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 Dorridge — 32 vs 51 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dorridge saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 51).