Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B26 · Birmingham
418
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 279 vs 418 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 (418 vs 279 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (46), while Kidderminster has more Public order (28). 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 April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 279 vs 418 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Public order. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (279 vs 418).