Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B38 · Birmingham
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 107 vs 156 incidents in February 2026.
Tees Grove saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (156 vs 107 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (10), while Tees Grove has more Criminal damage & arson (22) and Public order (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Tees Grove — 107 vs 156 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Tees Grove had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 156).