Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 37, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (21), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Vehicle crime (3). 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, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 37 vs 159 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 159).