Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Wigginton recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 44 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Wigginton — 23 vs 44 incidents. That is 48% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Wigginton had more Other theft. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 44).