Birmingham vs Kidderminster — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B42 · Birmingham

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Other theft22
  • Shoplifting15

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 178 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 — 178 vs 118 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (22) and Shoplifting (15), while Kidderminster has more Vehicle crime (29) and Criminal damage & arson (11). 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 178 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Kidderminster had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 178).

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