Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 118 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 118 incidents compared to 5, a 23.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 5 vs 118 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 118).