Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 — 199 vs 118 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Kidderminster has more Vehicle crime (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 118 vs 199 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kidderminster had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 199).