Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
401
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
430
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 401 vs 430 incidents in March 2026.
Kidderminster and Stafford recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 401 and 430 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 March 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 401 vs 430 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Kidderminster recorded 143 incidents of this type vs 147 in Stafford. Total crime levels were broadly similar.