Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 (159 vs 118 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (21), while Kidderminster has more Vehicle crime (29) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 118 vs 159 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Kidderminster had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 159).