Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 8 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in February 2026 — 23 incidents compared to 8, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Dudley has more Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 8 vs 23 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Burglary while Dudley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 23).