Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 22, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Burglary (3), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (42) and Shoplifting (32). Birmingham is below the national average while Kidderminster is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 22 vs 244 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Burglary while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 244).