Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY7 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in February 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 7, a 30.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Burglary (15), while Kinver has more Public order (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kinver is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 7 vs 210 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Kinver had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 210).