Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY13 · Shropshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 4 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in February 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 4, a 61.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42) and Shoplifting (32), while Whitchurch Rural has more Drugs (1). Kidderminster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whitchurch Rural is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 4 vs 244 incidents. That is 98% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Whitchurch Rural had more Drugs. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 244).