Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 12 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Malpas in February 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 12, a 20.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42) and Shoplifting (32), while Malpas has more Other theft (4) and Public order (3). Kidderminster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Malpas is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 12 vs 244 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Malpas is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Malpas had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 244).