Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
330
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 330 incidents compared to 63, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (12). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kidsgrove is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 63 vs 330 incidents. That is 81% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 330).