Dudley vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY1 · Dudley

333

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences128
  • Criminal damage & arson41
  • Shoplifting35

Dudley

DY2 · Dudley

288

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences99
  • Shoplifting36
  • Criminal damage & arson34

Dudley has less crime — 288 vs 333 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (333 vs 288 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dudley records significantly more (128 vs 99 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Dudley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 288 vs 333 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Dudley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dudley recorded 128 incidents of this type vs 99 in Dudley. Overall, Dudley had fewer total crimes (288 vs 333).

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