Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Dorridge in February 2026 — 105 vs 43 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (15). 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, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 43 vs 105 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorridge saw higher rates of Public order while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 105).