Updated March 20267 areas
West Midlands Crime Rankings 2026
Dudley is the safest area in West Midlands with a crime rate of 75.3 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 92.6 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Dudley
Safest in West Midlands
75.3 per 1k
Birmingham
Highest Crime in West Midlands
114.3 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
5
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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West Midlands's average crime rate of 92.6 per 1,000 residents is 11.1 above the UK average of 81.5.
West Midlands Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dudley | 75.3 | -4.9% |
| 2 | Solihull | 75.1 | +1.8% |
| 3 | Coventry | 94.1 | -1.5% |
| 4 | Walsall | 95.7 | +5.3% |
| 5 | Wolverhampton | 96.4 | -7.1% |
| 6 | Sandwell | 97.3 | -3.9% |
| 7 | Birmingham | 114.3 | -3.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in West Midlands? expand_more
Dudley has the lowest crime rate in West Midlands at 75.3 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 92.6 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
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