Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 37, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Vehicle crime (3). Kidderminster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 37 vs 279 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 279).