Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in April 2026 (279 vs 197 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Public order (28), while Redditch has more Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 197 vs 279 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Public order while Redditch had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 279).