Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B91 · Solihull
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 105 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Kidderminster in February 2026 — 196 vs 105 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (44). 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, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 105 vs 196 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 196).