Dudley vs Kidderminster — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

96

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Vehicle crime14
  • Other theft12

Kidderminster

DY10 · Worcestershire

118

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Vehicle crime29
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Dudley has less crime — 96 vs 118 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kidderminster saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (118 vs 96 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Kidderminster safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 96 vs 118 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Other theft while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 118).

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