Dudley vs Redditch — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY3 · Dudley

125

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting13
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Redditch

B97 · Worcestershire

245

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Shoplifting25

Dudley has less crime — 125 vs 245 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Redditch recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 245 vs 125 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (32). 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 Redditch safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 125 vs 245 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Redditch is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 245).

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