Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B47 · Worcestershire
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wythall has less crime — 47 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Wythall in February 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 47, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Wythall has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wythall is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wythall recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 47 vs 229 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Wythall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wythall had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wythall recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 229).