Chelmsley Wood vs Kidderminster — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Chelmsley Wood

B37 · Solihull

403

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences149
  • Criminal damage & arson60
  • Vehicle crime45

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 403 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chelmsley Wood recorded substantially more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 — 403 incidents compared to 118, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Chelmsley Wood records significantly more (149 vs 35 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsley Wood or Kidderminster safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 118 vs 403 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Chelmsley Wood and Kidderminster?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Chelmsley Wood recorded 149 incidents of this type vs 35 in Kidderminster. Overall, Kidderminster had fewer total crimes (118 vs 403).

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