Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B94 · Warwickshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tanworth-in-Arden has less crime — 6 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Tanworth-in-Arden in February 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 6, a 38.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (55), while Tanworth-in-Arden has more Other theft (1). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tanworth-in-Arden is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tanworth-in-Arden recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 6 vs 229 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 February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tanworth-in-Arden had more Other theft. Overall, Tanworth-in-Arden recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 229).