Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 105 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley and Kidderminster recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 107 and 105 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (10), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (16) and 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, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 105 vs 107 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 107).