Kidderminster vs Solihull — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kidderminster

DY11 · Worcestershire

244

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences88
  • Anti-social behaviour42
  • Shoplifting32

Solihull

B92 · Solihull

104

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Shoplifting15
  • Vehicle crime8

Solihull has less crime — 104 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in February 2026 — 244 vs 104 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (8). Kidderminster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Solihull is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kidderminster or Solihull safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 104 vs 244 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Solihull is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kidderminster and Solihull?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 244).

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