Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 105 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Bromsgrove in February 2026 — 244 vs 105 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Kidderminster has more Shoplifting (32). 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, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 105 vs 244 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Public order while Kidderminster had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 244).