Bromsgrove vs Kidderminster — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bromsgrove

B60 · Worcestershire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Shoplifting14
  • Public order11

Kidderminster

DY11 · Worcestershire

279

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences107
  • Shoplifting37
  • Public order28

Bromsgrove has less crime — 108 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 108, a 2.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Kidderminster records significantly more (107 vs 51 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromsgrove or Kidderminster safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 108 vs 279 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bromsgrove recorded 51 incidents of this type vs 107 in Kidderminster. Overall, Bromsgrove had fewer total crimes (108 vs 279).

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