Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
111
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
349
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 111 vs 349 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Kidderminster in March 2026 — 349 incidents compared to 111, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Public order (30). 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, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 111 vs 349 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Newcastle-under-Lyme is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Public order. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (111 vs 349).