Crime in Kidderminster: statistics, rates and trends
5,648 crimes were recorded in Kidderminster in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kidderminster at a glance
- Crime trends in Kidderminster
- Types of crime in Kidderminster
- Kidderminster compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kidderminster
- Streets with the most crime in Kidderminster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kidderminster
- Demographics of Kidderminster
- Questions about crime in Kidderminster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,034), anti-social behaviour (762) and shoplifting (567) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 344th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kidderminster | Wyre Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,648 | 8,977 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.1 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 56,419 | 103,913 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kidderminster of any year here (5,648 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,648 | 100.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 6,136 | 108.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,289 | 111.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,964 | 123.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,278 | 129.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 7,287 | 129.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 7,199 | 127.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 8,328 | 147.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 8,044 | 142.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 572 |
| July 2026 | 606 |
| June 2026 | 511 |
| May 2026 | 424 |
| April 2026 | 396 |
| March 2026 | 545 |
| February 2026 | 365 |
| January 2026 | 414 |
| December 2025 | 464 |
| November 2025 | 438 |
| October 2025 | 465 |
| September 2025 | 448 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kidderminster recorded notably more vehicle crime (49% above the national rate), possession of weapons (41% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (29% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (79% below) and bicycle theft (31% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 132 to 180 and vehicle crime rose from 312 to 417, while theft from the person fell from 35 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 996 to 762.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,034 | 36.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 762 | 13.5 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 567 | 10.0 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 492 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 417 | 7.4 | 5.0 | +34% |
| Public order | 377 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 329 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 188 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Drugs | 180 | 3.2 | 3.3 | +36% |
| Other crime | 113 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 77 | 1.4 | 1.0 | +13% |
| Robbery | 60 | 1.1 | 1.4 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 0.6 | 0.8 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.4 | 1.7 | -43% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kidderminster; the highest is Brierley Hill (116.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Hagley (31.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidderminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley | 680 | 60.6 | -40% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 1,190 | 62.5 | -38% |
| Hagley | 236 | 31.1 | -69% |
| Stourbridge | 4,120 | 70.0 | -30% |
| Brierley Hill | 3,658 | 116.2 | +16% |
| Kingswinford | 2,844 | 54.3 | -46% |
| Catshill | 581 | 55.0 | -45% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,303 | 67.2 | -33% |
Of the 6 areas within Kidderminster, Blakebrook & Habberley South had the highest crime rate (135.8 per 1,000) and Offmore & Comberton the lowest (67.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakebrook & Habberley South | Neighbourhood | 8,324 | 1,130 | 135.8 |
| Aggborough & Spennells | Neighbourhood | 12,175 | 1,606 | 131.9 |
| Broadwaters | Neighbourhood | 9,160 | 843 | 92.0 |
| Foley Park & Hoobrook | Neighbourhood | 10,226 | 896 | 87.6 |
| Franche & Habberley North | Neighbourhood | 10,207 | 818 | 80.1 |
| Offmore & Comberton | Neighbourhood | 8,175 | 555 | 67.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Kidderminster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (284).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 284 |
| On or near Parking Area | 229 |
| On or near Park Lane | 178 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 138 |
| On or near Broomfield Green | 136 |
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Bull Ring | 85 |
| On or near Roundhill Wharf | 81 |
| On or near Comberton Hill | 70 |
| On or near Park Butts Ringway | 54 |
Of the 4,886 crimes in Kidderminster with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 762 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,101 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,220 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 758 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 280 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 263 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 140 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Kidderminster has an estimated population of 56,419 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kidderminster average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kidderminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kidderminster a safe place to live?
Kidderminster recorded 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 344th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Kidderminster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,034 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (762).
Is crime in Kidderminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidderminster was down 8% on the year before: 5,648 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 6,136 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kidderminster?
About 56,419 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kidderminster?
Kidderminster is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.