Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 134 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 153 and 134 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (29). 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 134 vs 153 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 153).