Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
330
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 — 330 incidents compared to 118, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Kidderminster has more Vehicle crime (29). 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, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 118 vs 330 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kidderminster had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 330).