Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 70 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Shrewsbury in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 70, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Kidderminster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Shrewsbury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 70 vs 279 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Shrewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 279).