Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dudley has less crime — 153 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 244 vs 153 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (11), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (42). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 153 vs 244 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 244).