Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 279 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Public order (28), while Redditch has more Other theft (13). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 150 vs 279 incidents. That is 46% 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 Other theft. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 279).