Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 153 vs 162 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley and Redditch recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 153 and 162 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (11), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (27). 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 Redditch — 153 vs 162 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 162).