Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 118, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29), while West Bromwich has more Other theft (37). 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 West Bromwich — 118 vs 451 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Other theft. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 451).