Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY7 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 8 incidents in February 2026.
Church Stretton and Kinver recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 8 and 7 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Kinver has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Church Stretton — 7 vs 8 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Kinver 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 while Kinver had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 8).