Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
103
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 103 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Kidderminster in February 2026 — 248 vs 103 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32) and Vehicle crime (26), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (16) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Castle Bromwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kidderminster is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 103 vs 248 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (103 vs 248).