Dudley vs Henley-in-Arden — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY8 · Dudley

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Shoplifting24
  • Public order21

Henley-in-Arden

B95 · Warwickshire

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Public order4
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Henley-in-Arden has less crime — 17 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Henley-in-Arden in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 17, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Henley-in-Arden has more Anti-social behaviour (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Henley-in-Arden safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Henley-in-Arden recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 17 vs 159 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Henley-in-Arden is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Henley-in-Arden?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Henley-in-Arden had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Henley-in-Arden recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 159).

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