Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 118 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 118 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Burglary (6), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 51 vs 118 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dorridge saw higher rates of Burglary while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 118).