Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 5, a 55.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Kidderminster has more Public order (28). 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 April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 5 vs 279 incidents. That is 98% 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 Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Public order. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 279).