Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B91 · Solihull
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 240 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 — 240 vs 118 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29) and Criminal damage & arson (11), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (60) and Anti-social behaviour (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 118 vs 240 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 240).