Kidderminster Crime Overview
Kidderminster is the most dangerous medium-sized town in Worcestershire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Worcestershire's 198 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Kidderminster in 2020 was 81 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Worcestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 24% higher than the Worcestershire rate of 61 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Kidderminster is the 82nd most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 956th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Kidderminster had the worst crime rate in Worcestershire for bicycle theft, with 11 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2020 was also a bad month for Kidderminster residents, when it was Worcestershire's most dangerous area for criminal damage and arson, recording 43 crimes at a rate of 0.74 per 1,000 residents. Kidderminster recorded 10 reports of possession of weapons during February 2020, making its crime rate of 0.17 the worst for possession of weapons in Worcestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Kidderminster are violence and sexual offences, with 2,154 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 37. This is 0.70% lower than 2019's figure of 2,169 offences and a difference of 0.26 from 2019's crime rate of 37. Kidderminster's least common crime is theft from the person, with 36 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 53% from 2019's figure of 55 crimes.
Compare Kidderminster to other towns and cities
See how Kidderminster shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Kidderminster and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Kidderminster Crime Map
Crime in Kidderminster Compared To Worcestershire
Summary of Crimes in Kidderminster This Year
| Kidderminster | Worcestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,564 | 27.00 | 13,049 | 21.90 | 19% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 52 | 0.90 | 590 | 0.99 | 10% safer |
| Burglary | 225 | 3.88 | 2,515 | 4.22 | 9% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 526 | 9.08 | 3,916 | 6.57 | 28% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 150 | 2.59 | 1,179 | 1.98 | 24% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 83 | 1.43 | 660 | 1.11 | 22% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 263 | 4.54 | 2,724 | 4.57 | 0.66% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 55 | 0.95 | 392 | 0.66 | 31% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 355 | 6.13 | 2,622 | 4.40 | 28% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 39 | 0.67 | 267 | 0.45 | 33% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 523 | 9.03 | 2,906 | 4.88 | 46% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 36 | 0.62 | 204 | 0.34 | 45% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 234 | 4.04 | 2,035 | 3.42 | 15% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 2,154 | 37.18 | 16,603 | 27.87 | 25% more dangerous |
Kidderminster Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove | 2,403 | 56.37 | 44% safer |
| Malvern | 2,078 | 66.89 | 21% safer |
| Evesham | 2,105 | 74.31 | 9% safer |
| Kidderminster | 4,695 | 81.05 | - |
Crime Over Time in Kidderminster
View crime percentage over time forKidderminster Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 49 | 48 | 41 | 27 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.62 | 0.90 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.95 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.3 | 4.5 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.62 | 0.85 | 0.67 | 0.67 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 15 | 15 | 9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.74 | 1.2 | 0.95 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 32 | 34 | 37 | 37 | Getting worse |
Changes In Kidderminster's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Kidderminster's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Kidderminster that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1.5 |
| Spennells Park | - | - | - | 1 | - | 0 | 0.30 |
Comparing Kidderminster to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 20% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 4.7% safer |
| Kidderminster | 81.05 | - |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 2.6% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 6% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 6% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 17% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 21% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 24% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 39% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 41% more dangerous |
Crime in Kidderminster's Neighbourhoods
Kidderminster Town is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Kidderminster, followed by Birchen Coppice in second place, and Habberley as the third most dangerous area. Kidderminster's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Franche, Greenhill, and Spennells & Hoobrook.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchen Coppice | 704 | 116 | Second |
| Comberton | 509 | 60 | Fourth |
| Foley Park | 421 | 56 | Fifth |
| Franche | 306 | 44 | Eighth |
| Greenhill | 317 | 45 | Seventh |
| Habberley | 481 | 73 | Third |
| Kidderminster Town | 1,707 | 200 | First |
| Spennells & Hoobrook | 294 | 46 | Sixth |
Kidderminster Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Kidderminster for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Greenhill (55) | Kidderminster Town (574) |
| Bicycle Theft | Greenhill (1) | Kidderminster Town (17) |
| Burglary | Franche (16) | Kidderminster Town (61) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Franche (29) | Birchen Coppice (101) |
| Drugs | Franche (5) | Kidderminster Town (56) |
| Other Crime | Franche (3) | Kidderminster Town (28) |
| Other Theft | Comberton (17) | Kidderminster Town (104) |
| Possession of Weapons | Foley Park (1) | Kidderminster Town (31) |
| Public Order | Greenhill (15) | Kidderminster Town (143) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Comberton (1) | Kidderminster Town (18) |
| Shoplifting | Comberton (1) | Kidderminster Town (361) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Greenhill (1) | Kidderminster Town (25) |
| Vehicle Crime | Franche (12) | Kidderminster Town (67) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Franche (108) | Kidderminster Town (677) |
Crime in Kidderminster During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Kidderminster change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Kidderminster saw a 1,000% increase in bicycle theft. Kidderminster saw a large fall in shoplifting during April, when it fell by 91% compared to April in 2019. Kidderminster saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including burglary, other theft, and vehicle crime.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -6% | +78% | +88% | +24% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bicycle Theft | +25% | +33% | - | +250% | -50% | -60% | +100% | +33% | +150% | +1,000% |
| Burglary | -65% | -57% | -26% | -77% | -46% | -40% | -26% | +4% | -6% | -48% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +13% | -39% | -46% | - | -27% | -20% | -19% | -22% | -21% | +37% |
| Drugs | +33% | +14% | -40% | +63% | +113% | -23% | -38% | +14% | +27% | - |
| Other Crime | -40% | - | +350% | +17% | - | +200% | -38% | +88% | +167% | +125% |
| Other Theft | -51% | -70% | -58% | -38% | -35% | -56% | +6% | -37% | -24% | -21% |
| Possession of Weapons | +33% | - | +20% | -33% | -27% | -86% | -40% | -38% | -63% | +200% |
| Public Order | +7% | -9% | +40% | -18% | -3% | -3% | -23% | -3% | +24% | +13% |
| Robbery | - | -75% | -67% | -75% | +700% | -20% | +100% | +20% | +500% | -20% |
| Shoplifting | -28% | -91% | -52% | -52% | -46% | -72% | -41% | -43% | -60% | -31% |
| Theft From the Person | +100% | - | -71% | - | - | -20% | +25% | -40% | -60% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -43% | -78% | -85% | -78% | -55% | -47% | -42% | -70% | +4% | -65% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -10% | -31% | +13% | -24% | -3% | -2% | +3% | +9% | +4% | +4% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Kidderminster
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Kidderminster's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021