Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 61 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in March 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 61, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Other theft (30), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Vehicle crime (8). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kidsgrove is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 61 vs 366 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 366).