Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 23, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (15). 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 — 23 vs 105 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 105).