Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 9 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in February 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 9, a 27.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Other theft (2), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (42) and Shoplifting (32). Church Stretton is below the national average while Kidderminster is above, making Church Stretton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 9 vs 244 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 244).