Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY7 · Staffordshire
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY2 · Shropshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kinver has less crime — 9 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in April 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 9, a 14.4x 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 (14) and Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 9 vs 130 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.
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 130).