Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B13 · Birmingham
419
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
401
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 401 vs 419 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham and Kidderminster recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 419 and 401 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (37), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (54). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 401 vs 419 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (401 vs 419).