Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 63, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (19), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (12). 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, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 63 vs 159 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 159).