Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (288) in April 2026.
Dudley and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 288 and 288 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (19). 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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Dudley and West Bromwich recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (288 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Total crime levels were similar.