Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY13 · Shropshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 4 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).