Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
111
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
430
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 111 vs 430 incidents in March 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Kidderminster in March 2026 — 430 incidents compared to 111, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Stafford has more Shoplifting (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 111 vs 430 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stafford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (111 vs 430).