Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 96 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Redditch recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 150 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Redditch has more Shoplifting (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 96 vs 150 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 150).