Crime in Kidderminster: statistics, rates and trends

5,629 crimes were recorded in Kidderminster in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,049 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kidderminster has the 357th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kidderminster was highest in the year to July 2019 (8,342 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (5,629). Over the whole period it fell 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kidderminster over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in robbery (+36%) and drugs (+28%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-43%) and shoplifting (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Kidderminster

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kidderminster recorded 2,049 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Kidderminster

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kidderminster recorded 760 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Kidderminster

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kidderminster recorded 559 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kidderminster

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kidderminster recorded 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kidderminster

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kidderminster recorded 391 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kidderminster

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kidderminster recorded 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kidderminster

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kidderminster recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kidderminster

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kidderminster recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kidderminster

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kidderminster recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kidderminster

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kidderminster recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Kidderminster

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kidderminster recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Kidderminster

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kidderminster recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Kidderminster

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kidderminster recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Kidderminster

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kidderminster recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Kidderminster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kidderminster.

6 areas within Kidderminster, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Blakebrook & Habberley South had the highest rate (135.0 per 1,000) and Offmore & Comberton the lowest (66.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Kidderminster over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kidderminster over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Kidderminster has an estimated population of 56,419. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kidderminster sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Kidderminster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.