Birmingham vs Kidderminster — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B34 · Birmingham

313

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences135
  • Vehicle crime41
  • Criminal damage & arson32

Kidderminster

DY10 · Worcestershire

118

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Vehicle crime29
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 — 313 incidents compared to 118, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birmingham records significantly more (135 vs 35 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Kidderminster safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 118 vs 313 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Kidderminster?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birmingham recorded 135 incidents of this type vs 35 in Kidderminster. Overall, Kidderminster had fewer total crimes (118 vs 313).

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