Dudley vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY2 · Dudley

210

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences99
  • Shoplifting21
  • Burglary15

Dudley

DY8 · Dudley

153

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting27
  • Burglary11

Dudley has less crime — 153 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (210 vs 153 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dudley records significantly more (99 vs 68 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Dudley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 153 vs 210 incidents. That is 27% 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 February 2026, Dudley recorded 99 incidents of this type vs 68 in Dudley. Overall, Dudley had fewer total crimes (153 vs 210).

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