Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
401
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST14 · Staffordshire
96
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Uttoxeter has less crime — 96 vs 401 incidents in March 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Uttoxeter in March 2026 — 401 incidents compared to 96, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Uttoxeter has more Other theft (14). Kidderminster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Uttoxeter is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Uttoxeter recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 96 vs 401 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Uttoxeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Uttoxeter had more Other theft. Overall, Uttoxeter recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 401).