Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 70 vs 118 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Shrewsbury in April 2026 — 118 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29), while Shrewsbury has more Public order (7). 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, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 70 vs 118 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Shrewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Shrewsbury had more Public order. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 118).