Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 154 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 244 vs 154 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (42). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 154 vs 244 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 244).