Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury saw somewhat more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 (141 vs 118 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29), while Shrewsbury has more Shoplifting (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 118 vs 141 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Shrewsbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 141).