Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 7, a 39.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (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 April 2026 Police data, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 7 vs 279 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 279).