Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 244 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Kidderminster in February 2026 (287 vs 244 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (42). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 244 vs 287 incidents. That is 15% 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 Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (244 vs 287).