Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B38 · Birmingham
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 96 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Tees Grove recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 246 incidents compared to 96, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12), while Tees Grove has more Criminal damage & arson (29) and Public order (20). Dudley is below the national average while Tees Grove is above, making Dudley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Tees Grove — 96 vs 246 incidents. That is 61% 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 and Other theft while Tees Grove had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 246).