Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY3 · Shropshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 96 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Shrewsbury in February 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 96, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Shrewsbury has more Other theft (8). 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 February 2026 Police data, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 96 vs 244 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Shrewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shrewsbury had more Other theft. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 244).