Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 105 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Kidderminster in February 2026 (131 vs 105 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 105 vs 131 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 131).