Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 21 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 21, a 13.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2), while Kidderminster has more Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28). Ellesmere is below the national average while Kidderminster is above, making Ellesmere the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 21 vs 279 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Ellesmere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Kidderminster had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 279).