Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY7 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).