Kidderminster vs Whitchurch Rural — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kidderminster

DY10 · Worcestershire

105

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Whitchurch Rural

SY13 · Shropshire

4

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Drugs1

Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 4 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 4, a 26.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while Whitchurch Rural has more Drugs (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 February 2026 Police data, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 4 vs 105 incidents. That is 96% 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 February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Whitchurch Rural had more Drugs. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 105).

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