Burton upon Trent vs Kidderminster — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton upon Trent

DE14 · Staffordshire

319

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences123
  • Anti-social behaviour39
  • Shoplifting38

Kidderminster

DY10 · Worcestershire

118

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Vehicle crime29
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 118, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (39) and Shoplifting (38), while Kidderminster has more Vehicle crime (29) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Kidderminster safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 118 vs 319 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton upon Trent and Kidderminster?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Kidderminster had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 319).

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