Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 105 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Kidderminster in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 105, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 105 vs 315 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 315).