Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY7 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in February 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 7, a 32.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (55) and Criminal damage & arson (18), while Kinver has more Public order (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kinver is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 7 vs 229 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kinver had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 229).