Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B92 · Solihull
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 279 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Public order (28), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (15). 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, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 146 vs 279 incidents. That is 48% 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 (146 vs 279).