Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 33 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in February 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 33, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (4). 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 February 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 33 vs 229 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 229).