Dudley vs Tanworth-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

Tanworth-in-Arden

B94 · Warwickshire

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Burglary2
  • Vehicle crime2

Tanworth-in-Arden has less crime — 11 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Tanworth-in-Arden in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 11, a 14.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (21), while Tanworth-in-Arden has more Burglary (2) and Vehicle crime (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 Tanworth-in-Arden safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Tanworth-in-Arden recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 11 vs 159 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Tanworth-in-Arden is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Tanworth-in-Arden had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Tanworth-in-Arden recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 159).

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