Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 159 vs 197 incidents in April 2026.
Redditch saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (197 vs 159 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Redditch has more Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 159 vs 197 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Redditch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Public order while Redditch had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 197).