Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley and Redditch recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 159 and 150 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Redditch has more Other theft (13). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 150 vs 159 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Public order while Redditch had more Other theft. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 159).