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

SY3 · Shropshire

70

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Public order7
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Kinver has less crime — 9 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 9, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kinver sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 70 incidents. That is 87% 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 while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 70).

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