Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B71 · Sandwell
298
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 279 vs 298 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 279 and 298 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (32) and Vehicle crime (23). 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 April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 279 vs 298 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (279 vs 298).