Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 105 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Kidderminster in February 2026 — 177 vs 105 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 105 vs 177 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 177).