Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 32 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Redditch recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 32, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Redditch has more Shoplifting (16) and 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 32 vs 150 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Redditch had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 150).