Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 51, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Burglary (6) and Vehicle crime (6), while Kidderminster has more Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28). Dorridge is below the national average while Kidderminster is above, making Dorridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 51 vs 279 incidents. That is 82% 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 and Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 279).