Kidderminster vs Lydham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kidderminster

DY10 · Worcestershire

105

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Lydham

SY9 · Shropshire

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson7
  • Other theft3
  • Violence & sexual offences2

Lydham has less crime — 13 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Lydham in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 13, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15), while Lydham has more Other theft (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kidderminster or Lydham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 13 vs 105 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kidderminster and Lydham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Lydham had more Other theft. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 105).

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