Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 236 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster saw somewhat more crime than Solihull in April 2026 (279 vs 236 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Public order (28), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (27). 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, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 236 vs 279 incidents. That is 15% 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 Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (236 vs 279).