Kinver vs Shrewsbury — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Shrewsbury

SY1 · Shropshire

144

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 7, a 20.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Shrewsbury records significantly more (68 vs 4 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 7 vs 144 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Kinver recorded 4 incidents of this type vs 68 in Shrewsbury. Overall, Kinver had fewer total crimes (7 vs 144).

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