Dudley vs Kinver — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY5 · Dudley

330

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting68
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft1
  • Public order1

Kinver has less crime — 9 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in April 2026 — 330 incidents compared to 9, a 36.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Kinver has more Other theft (1) and Public order (1). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kinver is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Kinver safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 9 vs 330 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Kinver?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kinver had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 330).

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