Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote recorded notably higher crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 — 193 vs 118 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29) and Criminal damage & arson (11), while Swadlincote has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Public order (21). 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 Swadlincote — 118 vs 193 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Swadlincote had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 193).