Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 44, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Burglary (15), 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 210 incidents. That is 79% 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 Shoplifting and Burglary while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 210).