Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
401
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST3 · Stoke-on-Trent
324
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Stoke-on-Trent has less crime — 324 vs 401 incidents in March 2026.
Kidderminster saw somewhat more crime than Stoke-on-Trent in March 2026 (401 vs 324 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Public order (37). 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, Stoke-on-Trent recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 324 vs 401 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stoke-on-Trent had more Public order. Overall, Stoke-on-Trent recorded fewer total crimes (324 vs 401).