Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 105 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Kidderminster in February 2026 (134 vs 105 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (29) and Burglary (12). 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 West Bromwich — 105 vs 134 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Burglary. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 134).