Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY2 · Shropshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 130 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Shrewsbury in April 2026 — 279 vs 130 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Public order (28), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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 — 130 vs 279 incidents. That is 53% 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 (130 vs 279).