Updated April 20267 areas
West Midlands Crime Rankings 2026
Dudley is the safest area in West Midlands with a crime rate of 74.6 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 92.1 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Dudley
Safest in West Midlands
74.6 per 1k
Birmingham
Highest Crime in West Midlands
113.6 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
5
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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West Midlands's average crime rate of 92.1 per 1,000 residents is 10.8 above the UK average of 81.3.
West Midlands Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dudley | 74.6 | -2.9% |
| 2 | Solihull | 75.4 | -3.1% |
| 3 | Coventry | 93.5 | -3.3% |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 95.2 | -10.6% |
| 5 | Walsall | 95.5 | +1.4% |
| 6 | Sandwell | 97.0 | 0.0% |
| 7 | Birmingham | 113.6 | -2.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in West Midlands? expand_more
Dudley has the lowest crime rate in West Midlands at 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does West Midlands compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across West Midlands is 92.1 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in West Midlands? expand_more
5 of 7 areas in West Midlands recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology