Kidderminster vs Oswestry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kidderminster

DY10 · Worcestershire

118

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Vehicle crime29
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Oswestry

SY11 · Shropshire

45

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Oswestry has less crime — 45 vs 118 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry in April 2026 — 118 incidents compared to 45, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (16). 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 Oswestry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 45 vs 118 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Oswestry is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 118).

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