Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 279 vs 403 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsley Wood saw somewhat more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 (403 vs 279 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (60) and Vehicle crime (45), while Kidderminster has more Shoplifting (37) and 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 Chelmsley Wood — 279 vs 403 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (279 vs 403).