Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B97 · Worcestershire
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Redditch recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 241 incidents compared to 23, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (32) and Shoplifting (25). Dudley is below the national average while Redditch is above, making Dudley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 23 vs 241 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 241).