Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 8 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 8, a 34.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Kidderminster has more Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28). Cleobury Mortimer is below the national average while Kidderminster is above, making Cleobury Mortimer the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 8 vs 279 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cleobury Mortimer saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 279).