Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 61 vs 274 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in March 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 61, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Criminal damage & arson (26), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Vehicle crime (8). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kidsgrove is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 61 vs 274 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 274).