Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 96 vs 63 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Shoplifting (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 63 vs 96 incidents. That is 34% 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 Vehicle crime and Other theft while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 96).