Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 19 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Malpas in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 19, a 14.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Malpas has more Anti-social behaviour (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 April 2026 Police data, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 19 vs 279 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Malpas is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Malpas had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 279).