Dudley vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting16
  • Burglary10

Dudley

DY8 · Dudley

153

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting27
  • Burglary11

Dudley has less crime — 107 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (153 vs 107 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 153 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.

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 48 incidents of this type vs 68 in Dudley. Overall, Dudley had fewer total crimes (107 vs 153).

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