Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
111
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
133
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 111 vs 133 incidents in March 2026.
Stafford saw somewhat more crime than Kidderminster in March 2026 (133 vs 111 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Stafford has more Other theft (15). 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 Stafford — 111 vs 133 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stafford had more Other theft. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (111 vs 133).