Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 23, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while West Bromwich has more Burglary (12). 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 West Bromwich — 23 vs 134 incidents. That is 83% 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 Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Burglary. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 134).