Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 12 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Malpas in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 12, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while Malpas has more Other theft (4) and Public order (3). 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, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 12 vs 105 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Malpas is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Malpas had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 105).