Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
333
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B47 · Worcestershire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wythall has less crime — 35 vs 333 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Wythall in April 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 35, a 9.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), while Wythall has more Vehicle crime (7). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wythall is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wythall recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 35 vs 333 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Wythall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wythall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wythall recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 333).