Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 141 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Shrewsbury in April 2026 — 279 vs 141 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Public order (28), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (11). 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 — 141 vs 279 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Public order while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 279).