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

DY6 · Dudley

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting16
  • Burglary10

Dudley has less crime — 107 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 287 incidents compared to 107, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27), while Dudley has more Burglary (10). 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 — 107 vs 287 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dudley had more Burglary. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 287).

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