Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 23, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (55), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (3). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dudley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 23 vs 229 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dudley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 229).