{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-kingdom/kidderminster","updatedAt":"2026-11-01T21:24:49.457Z","place":{"city":"Kidderminster","country":"United Kingdom","countryCode":"GB","lat":52.38819,"lon":-2.25},"safety":{"score":78,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":84,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":81,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"One source indicates Kidderminster's crime rate is close to the UK average, not notably dangerous but not especially safe. Another site ranks Kidderminster North with a safety score of 66/100, placing it in the top 34% of UK neighborhoods.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":70,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":81,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":92,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Wed, 09 Sep 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.gbr.html"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution","updated":"2026-10-05T14:33:12.1948964-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-kingdom"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":1.11868407522333,"display":"1.1 / 100k","year":"2021","score":93,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.014391181084231583,"display":"0.01 / million","year":"2021","score":98,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":3.2,"display":"3.2 / 100k","year":"2019","score":91,"source":"UN SDG (via Our World in Data)"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":70.6839867,"display":"71/100","year":"2025","score":71,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":79.5262725,"display":"80/100","year":"2025","score":80,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":78.9181245,"display":"79/100","year":"2025","score":79,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":77.5838889,"display":"78/100","year":"2025","score":78,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":80.6405401,"display":"81/100","year":"2025","score":81,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":81.2882337,"display":"81/100","year":"2025","score":81,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":57400,"display":"57k residents","year":null,"score":90,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":49.2,"display":"49.2 / 100","year":null,"score":55,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":10.33,"display":"10.33 / 100k","year":"2025","score":26,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":73,"display":"US AQI 73 · Moderate","year":null,"score":79,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":13,"display":"November: highs ~13°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":55,"display":"55 / 100 (Mixed)","year":null,"score":55,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Kidderminster is a moderately safe destination for travelers.","summary":"While the UK generally has low violent crime, Kidderminster's crime rate is noted as being close to the UK average, with one source calling it the most dangerous medium-sized town in Worcestershire. Official advisories for the UK recommend increased caution due to terrorism risk.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While violent crime is generally low in the UK, specific incidents like a man fracturing ribs after being struck by a drill were reported in August 2026, suggesting localized risks."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not specifically highlighted for Kidderminster, pickpocketing is a common tourist scam across the UK, particularly in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["Rural outskirts of Kidderminster"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Short-changing","Pickpocketing","Fake police officers","Dishonest taxi drivers","Car hire damage charges","Unlicensed guides and ticket sellers"],"zones":[{"name":"Kidderminster Town Centre","level":"caution","note":"General caution advised due to moderate crime rates and potential for petty theft."},{"name":"Kidderminster East","level":"caution","note":"Has seen a higher number of violent offenses recorded, warranting increased vigilance."},{"name":"Kidderminster North","level":"caution","note":"Safety score is above average for UK neighborhoods, but violent offenses are present."},{"name":"Areas surrounding the town centre","level":"caution","note":"Crime rates are close to the UK average; general awareness is recommended."},{"name":"Rural outskirts of Kidderminster","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe, but standard precautions for isolated areas apply."}]}}