Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST10 · Staffordshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cheadle has less crime — 57 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 57, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Kidderminster has more Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28). Cheadle is below the national average while Kidderminster is above, making Cheadle the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 57 vs 279 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Kidderminster had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 279).