Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
330
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B94 · Warwickshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Tanworth-in-Arden has less crime — 11 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Tanworth-in-Arden in April 2026 — 330 incidents compared to 11, a 30.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Tanworth-in-Arden has more Burglary (2) and Vehicle crime (2). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tanworth-in-Arden is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Tanworth-in-Arden recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 11 vs 330 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Tanworth-in-Arden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Tanworth-in-Arden had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Tanworth-in-Arden recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 330).