Dudley vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY2 · Dudley

210

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences99
  • Shoplifting21
  • Burglary15

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting16
  • Burglary10

Dudley has less crime — 107 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 210 vs 107 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dudley records significantly more (99 vs 48 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 — 107 vs 210 incidents. That is 49% 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 99 incidents of this type vs 48 in Dudley. Overall, Dudley had fewer total crimes (107 vs 210).

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