Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B64 · Sandwell
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 107 vs 190 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 190 vs 107 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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 West Bromwich — 107 vs 190 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 190).