Dudley vs Kidsgrove — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting16
  • Burglary10

Kidsgrove

ST7 · Staffordshire

33

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Shoplifting4

Kidsgrove has less crime — 33 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 33, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (10), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (4). 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 Kidsgrove safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 33 vs 107 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 107).

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