Dudley vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY1 · Dudley

287

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences134
  • Criminal damage & arson27
  • Shoplifting25

Dudley

DY3 · Dudley

125

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting13
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Dudley has less crime — 125 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 287 vs 125 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dudley records significantly more (134 vs 63 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Dudley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 125 vs 287 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Dudley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Dudley recorded 134 incidents of this type vs 63 in Dudley. Overall, Dudley had fewer total crimes (125 vs 287).

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