Ellesmere vs Kinver — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ellesmere

SY12 · Shropshire

18

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting2
  • Other theft1

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Public order1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ellesmere recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in February 2026 — 18 incidents compared to 7, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Other theft (1), while Kinver has more Public order (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ellesmere or Kinver safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 7 vs 18 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ellesmere and Kinver?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Kinver had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 18).

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