Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 33 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 33, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (11), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 33 vs 153 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
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 153).