Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 18 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 18, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Other theft (1), while Kidderminster has more Criminal damage & arson (16) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 18 vs 105 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Ellesmere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Kidderminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 105).