Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 107 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (10), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 44 vs 107 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 107).