Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
90
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 61 vs 90 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Kidsgrove in March 2026 (90 vs 61 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (10) and Other theft (9), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 61 vs 90 incidents. That is 32% 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 Burglary and Other theft while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 90).