Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 287 incidents compared to 44, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27) and Shoplifting (25), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 44 vs 287 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 287).