Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY15 · Powys
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Montgomery has less crime — 1 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Montgomery in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 1, a 105.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (36) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Montgomery has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Montgomery recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 1 vs 105 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Montgomery is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Montgomery had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Montgomery recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 105).