Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
103
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B70 · Sandwell
455
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 103 vs 455 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Kidderminster in February 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 103, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while West Bromwich has more Public order (46) and Vehicle crime (42). Kidderminster is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Kidderminster the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 103 vs 455 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is also below the national average for crime.
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 Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (103 vs 455).