Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 96 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 96, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12), while Kidderminster has more Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28). Dudley is below the national average while Kidderminster is above, making Dudley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 96 vs 279 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Kidderminster had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 279).