Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 34 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 34, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (16) and 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 — 34 vs 105 incidents. That is 68% 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 Other theft and Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 105).