Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY7 · Staffordshire
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kinver has less crime — 9 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 9, a 32.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Criminal damage & arson (34), while Kinver has more Other theft (1) and Public order (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 April 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 9 vs 288 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kinver had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 288).