Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY7 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 7, a 21.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Burglary (11), while Kinver has more Public order (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). 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, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 7 vs 153 incidents. That is 95% 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 Burglary while Kinver had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 153).