Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B38 · Birmingham
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tees Grove has less crime — 156 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Tees Grove in February 2026 — 244 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42) and Shoplifting (32), while Tees Grove has more Criminal damage & arson (22) and Public order (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tees Grove recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 156 vs 244 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Tees Grove had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Tees Grove recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 244).