Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B29 · Birmingham
389
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 244 vs 389 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Kidderminster in February 2026 — 389 vs 244 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (42). 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 February 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 244 vs 389 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (244 vs 389).