Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 159 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 279 vs 159 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (19), while Kidderminster has more Public order (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 159 vs 279 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 279).