Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
111
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST7 · Staffordshire
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 61 vs 111 incidents in March 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Kidsgrove in March 2026 — 111 vs 61 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Kidsgrove has more Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 61 vs 111 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kidsgrove had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 111).