Kinver vs Shrewsbury — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft1
  • Public order1

Shrewsbury

SY1 · Shropshire

141

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Criminal damage & arson11
  • Shoplifting10

Kinver has less crime — 9 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 9, a 15.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kinver sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Public order (1), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kinver or Shrewsbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 9 vs 141 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kinver and Shrewsbury?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kinver saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 141).

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