Kidderminster vs Whitchurch Rural — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kidderminster

DY10 · Worcestershire

118

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Vehicle crime29
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Whitchurch Rural

SY13 · Shropshire

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Burglary1

Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 118 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 118 incidents compared to 7, a 16.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29) and Criminal damage & arson (11), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kidderminster or Whitchurch Rural safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 7 vs 118 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kidderminster and Whitchurch Rural?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 118).

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