Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 153 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (229 vs 153 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Dudley has more Burglary (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 153 vs 229 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
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 (153 vs 229).