Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 279 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent and Kidderminster recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 319 and 279 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (39), while Kidderminster has more Public order (28). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 279 vs 319 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Kidderminster had more Public order. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (279 vs 319).