Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 75 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (105 vs 75 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (15). 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 — 75 vs 105 incidents. That is 29% 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 while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 105).