Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
178
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 61 vs 178 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in March 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 61, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28) and Burglary (13), while Kidsgrove has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 61 vs 178 incidents. That is 66% 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 Burglary while Kidsgrove had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 178).