Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 23, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Burglary (11), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3). 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 Dudley — 23 vs 153 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Dudley had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 153).