Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 162 incidents in February 2026.
Redditch recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 23, a 7.0x 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 (27) and Shoplifting (16). 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 — 23 vs 162 incidents. That is 86% 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 162).