Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 94 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Bromsgrove in February 2026 — 210 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13) and Anti-social behaviour (9), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (21) and Burglary (15). Bromsgrove is below the national average while Dudley is above, making Bromsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 94 vs 210 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 210).