Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 13, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (16) and Anti-social behaviour (15). 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, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 13 vs 105 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 105).